Ethical Hacking

Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Understanding hacking and its types
• Difference between ethical and malicious hacking
• Legality and ethics in ethical hacking

Module 2: Networking Fundamentals

• TCP/IP model and networking protocols
• IP addressing and subnetting
• Network topologies and devices

Module 3: Information Gathering

• Passive and active reconnaissance techniques
• Open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering
• Using tools for information gathering

Module 4: Vulnerability Assessment

• Identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses
• Scanning networks and systems for vulnerabilities
• Using vulnerability assessment tools

Module 5: Exploitation and Penetration Testing

• Exploiting vulnerabilities to gain access
• Penetration testing methodologies
• Post-exploitation and reporting

Module 6: Web Application Security

• Common web application vulnerabilities
• Web application testing and securing
• Understanding SQL injection and XSS attacks

Module 7: Network Security and Defense

• Firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
• Network security best practices
• Hardening network devices and systems