Certified Ethical Hacker

Certified Ethical Hacker Course Outline

This intensive two-month course covers the five critical phases of ethical hacking, focusing on real-world applications and hands-on labs. Each week, students will dive into a new phase, followed by practical lab sessions to reinforce their learning. Our curriculum is crafted to provide both foundational knowledge and advanced techniques, preparing you for industry certifications and real-world challenge

Week 1: Reconnaissance

Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Information Security Fundamentals
- Reconnaissance Techniques
- Footprinting and Gathering Information
Labs:
- Setting up a lab environment (VirtualBox/VMware with Kali Linux)
- Using tools like Nmap, Maltego, and Recon-ng for footprinting
- Performing Google hacking and exploring Shodan

Week 2: Scanning and Enumeration

Topics Covered:
- Network Scanning Techniques
- Enumeration Techniques
- Vulnerability Scanning
Labs:
- Advanced Nmap usage for network scanning
- Enumerating systems with Enum4linux and SNMPwalk
- Using Nessus and OpenVAS for vulnerability scanning

Week 3: Gaining Access

Topics Covered:
- System Hacking and Exploitation
- Malware and Payloads
- Privilege Escalation
Labs:
- Exploiting vulnerabilities with Metasploit
- Creating and analyzing malware with msfvenom
- Privilege escalation on Windows and Linux systems

Week 5: Reporting and Mitigation

Topics Covered:
- Documentation and Reporting
- Mitigation Strategies
- Legal and Ethical Considerations
Labs:
- Writing a penetration testing report
- Analyzing and mitigating vulnerabilities
- Reviewing case studies and understanding legal frameworks

Week 4: Maintaining Access and Covering Tracks

Topics Covered:
- Maintaining Access Techniques
- Clearing Logs and Covering Tracks
- Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots
Labs:
- Persistence techniques using Metasploit and other tools
- Clearing logs and using anti-forensic techniques
- Bypassing firewalls and evading detection with Nmap and Metasploit

Week 6: Comprehensive Labs and Review

Activities:
- Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges focusing on all five phases
- Practical scenario-based exercises
- Group discussions and Q&A sessions

Enrollment

Ready to take the next step in your cybersecurity career? Enroll in our Ethical Hacking course today and become a part of the CX2 Space community.