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

What is Social Engineering?

Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. Attackers manipulate people into revealing confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. Studies show that over 90% of data breaches involve a social engineering element — making this a critical topic for any ethical hacker.

 

Types of Social Engineering Attacks

Attack

Description

Defense

Phishing

Fake email tricking users to click malicious links

Email filters, user training

Spear Phishing

Targeted phishing using personal info

Verify sender, MFA

Vishing

Voice calls pretending to be IT/bank

Call back policy, verify ID

Smishing

SMS-based phishing

Don’t click unknown SMS links

Pretexting

Creating a fake scenario to extract info

Information classification policy

Baiting

Leaving infected USB drives in public

Never plug unknown USB devices

Tailgating

Following someone into a secure area

Badge-only access, awareness

 

Placement Tip: Explain the Phishing Attack Lifecycle in interviews: Reconnaissance → Crafting email → Sending → Victim clicks → Credential harvest → Attacker gains access. Know how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication records help prevent phishing.
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