Course Content
Understand the basics of ethical hacking and why it is important
Understanding the basics of ethical hacking helps students learn how hackers think and how cyber attacks happen. It teaches the importance of protecting systems, finding security weaknesses before criminals do, and keeping personal and organizational data safe. Ethical hacking is important because it helps build a safer digital world and prepares students for future careers in cybersecurity.
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Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity
Networking Fundamentals for Hackers
Linux for Hackers
Cryptography & Security Protocols
Understand the basics of ethical hacking
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Learn about Reconnaissance & Footprinting
Students will learn about Reconnaissance is the first and most critical phase of any penetration test. This topic teaches students how to gather intelligence about a target legally — using both passive (non-intrusive) and active methods. Master this topic and you will think like a real attacker.
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Passive Reconnaissance & OSINT
Active Reconnaissance & DNS Enumeration
Social Engineering & Phishing
Vulnerability Assessment
Reconnaissance & Footprinting
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Explore Scanning, Exploitation & Post-Exploitation
This is the most technical and exciting topic of the course. Students will perform actual attack simulations in a controlled lab environment using industry-standard tools. Always practice ONLY on systems you own or have explicit permission to test.
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Network Scanning & Port Analysis
Exploitation with Metasploit Framework
Password Attacks & Privilege Escalation
Wireless Hacking & Network Attacks
Scanning, Exploitation & Post-Exploitation
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Understand the Web Application Hacking & Career Preparation
Web application vulnerabilities are the #1 source of security breaches in modern organizations. This final topic teaches the OWASP Top 10 attacks, secure code review, and everything needed to land your first cybersecurity job or internship.
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Web Application Hacking — OWASP Top 10
Burp Suite & API Security Testing
Report Writing & Documentation
Career Path & Interview Preparation
Introduction to Ethical Hacking for Students

Top Interview Questions & Answers

Question

Key Points to Cover

What is the difference between IDS and IPS?

IDS = detects and alerts; IPS = detects AND blocks. IDS is passive, IPS is inline and active.

Explain the CIA Triad

Confidentiality (only authorized access), Integrity (data unaltered), Availability (accessible when needed). Foundation of all security.

What is a firewall?

Network security device that monitors and filters incoming/outgoing traffic based on predefined rules. Stateful vs stateless.

What tools do you use for pen testing?

Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nikto, SQLMap, Aircrack-ng, John the Ripper, Hashcat.

Explain SQL Injection

Injection of malicious SQL code into input fields to manipulate database queries. Prevention: parameterized queries.

What is XSS?

Cross-Site Scripting — injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Stored/Reflected/DOM-based types.

What is a DMZ?

Demilitarized Zone — a network segment hosting public-facing services (web, mail) isolated from the internal network.

How do you stay updated?

ThreatPost, SANS Internet Stormcast, CVE databases, HackerNews (security), CTF competitions.

 

Career Path Options

  • Security Analyst — Monitor alerts, investigate incidents, first SOC role (Great entry point)
  • Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker — Test systems for clients, requires OSCP ideally
  • Bug Bounty Hunter — Freelance vulnerability researcher (HackerOne, Bugcrowd platforms)
  • Security Engineer — Build and maintain security infrastructure (firewalls, SIEM, IAM)
  • Digital Forensics Analyst — Investigate cybercrimes, recover evidence
  • Cloud Security Specialist — Secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments (high demand in 2024+)

 

Action Plan: Week 1-2: Complete TryHackMe Beginner path. Week 3-4: Set up Kali Lab + Metasploitable. Week 5-8: Practice DVWA + Burp Suite. Week 9-12: Study CEH or eJPT material + write 3 practice reports. Apply for internships with a portfolio of lab writeups on GitHub.
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