The course trains participants to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in a controlled environment through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios. Participants gain insight into the mindset of attackers and learn how to effectively conduct security testing, analyze the results, and propose appropriate improvements. The program is suitable for anyone looking to begin a career in ethical hacking or enhance their existing cybersecurity knowledge.
Content
1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Planning, and Scoping
Purpose, methodologies, and legal aspects of ethical hacking
Setting up your own test environment
Aligning with client requirements
Preparing a test plan and ethical code of conduct
2. Information Gathering and Vulnerability Discovery
Passive and active information gathering
Scanning and analyzing results
3. Social Engineering and Physical Attacks
User manipulation techniques
Tools, influence methods, and physical attack vectors
4. Network Attacks (Wired and Wireless)
Exploiting vulnerabilities in local and wireless networks
5. Attacks on Web and Other Applications
OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
Attacks such as XSS, CSRF, SQLi, file inclusion, etc.
6. Security in Cloud, Mobile Devices, and IoT Systems
Overview of attacks on specialized and connected systems
7. Post-Exploitation Techniques, Reporting, and Communication
Maintaining access, covering tracks, and lateral movement within the network
Preparing technical reports and recommendations
Communicating with clients and concluding the testing process
8. Tools and Code Analysis
Using various tools according to their purpose
Basics of scripting and understanding exploit code
Specifics of implementation:
- The course is delivered as a combination of live hands-on exercises and a self-paced online module. Upon completion of the e-learning course, participants receive an Ethical Hacker badge issued by the Cisco Networking Academy.
- The hands-on part concludes with a practical exam, for which participants receive a certificate issued by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering.
Learning objectives
- To understand the role and responsibilities of an ethical hacker.
- To acquire knowledge for planning and conducting penetration tests.
- To learn how to use tools for discovering and exploiting security vulnerabilities.
- To understand the mindset of attackers and their tactics in order to better protect information systems.
- To develop the ability to prepare professional reports and recommendations for mitigating vulnerabilities.
- To gain hands-on experience in performing simulated real-world attacks in a controlled environment.
Target group
The course is intended for everyone interested in the field of ethical hacking and cybersecurity. It is also suitable for beginners with basic technical knowledge who wish to gain practical skills to start a career in areas such as ethical hacking, penetration testing, or cybersecurity analysis.