Ethical Hacking - Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing - Batch 1

🌐 **Course Title: Beginner - Penetration Testing**

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of cybersecurity? This comprehensive beginner's course is designed for anyone interested in exploring penetration testing as a career, expanding their IT skills, or simply learning about ethical hacking in a safe environment. 💻🔍

• 👨‍🎓 **Target Audience:**
• Individuals curious about cybersecurity and penetration testing careers.
• IT professionals eager to enhance their skill set and tackle security vulnerabilities.
• Students and recent graduates from computer science or related fields aiming to boost their employability.
• Hobbyists and tech enthusiasts excited to learn about ethical hacking and secure practices.
• 🛠️ **Course Overview:**
• Introduction to Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing Principles.
• Understanding the Ethical Framework and Legal Aspects of Hacking.
• Hands-on Labs: Conducting Vulnerability Assessments and Exploitations.
• Utilizing Tools: Get familiar with industry-standard tools like Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark.
• Real-world Scenarios: Learn to simulate attacks and report vulnerabilities effectively.
• 📚 **Learning Outcomes:**
• Gain foundational knowledge of penetration testing methodologies.
• Identify and exploit common security vulnerabilities in systems.
• Develop skills to create detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Build confidence to pursue further studies or certifications in cybersecurity.

Join us in this engaging course and take your first step toward becoming a skilled penetration tester! 🚀🔐

Syllabus:

Module 1: Cyber Security Overview

Introduction to Cyber Security Concepts

Career Opportunities in Cyber Security

Offensive vs Defensive Security Approaches

Types of Malware and Threats

Identifying Threats and Vulnerabilities

CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

Module 2: Lab Setup & Penetration Testing Basics

Creating a Virtual Lab Environment

Installing and Configuring Kali Linux

Fundamentals of Penetration Testing

Module 3: Assessment Methodologies

Network Endpoint Discovery

Port and Service Identification

Operating System Fingerprinting

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Vulnerability Identification and Evaluation

Module 4: Host and Network Auditing 

File Analysis and Data Extraction

Network Information Enumeration

System Information Enumeration

Password and Hash Gathering

Auditing the Network

Module 5: Host and Network Penetration Testing

Packet Sniffing Using Wireshark

Exploit Identification and Modification

Exploitation Techniques with Metasploit

Module 6: Web Application Penetration Testing (35%)

Understanding and using BurpSuite

Web Application Vulnerability Assessment

Hidden Files and Directory Enumeration

Brute-Force Login Attacks

Web Application Reconnaissance

SQL Injection Attacks with SQLmap

Conducting Injection and File Inclusion Attacks

Executing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Attacks

Cross Site Scripting