This course is designed for IT Professionals, Network Administrators, Security Analysts, Security Engineers, Ethical Hackers, and anyone interested in learning about cybersecurity and ethical hacking.

• Basic understanding of computer networks and cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with the Linux operating system and basic scripting.
• Introductory knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and common network services.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to System Hacking

• Definition and History of Hacking
• Ethical Hacking vs. Malicious Hacking
• Overview of Hacking Phases (Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, Covering Tracks)
• Legal and Ethical Considerations

Module 2: Reconnaissance Techniques

• Active vs. Passive Reconnaissance
• Information Gathering Tools (WHOIS, Nslookup, Recon-ng)
• Social Engineering Techniques

Module 3: Scanning and Enumeration

• Network Scanning Techniques (Port Scanning, Network Mapping)
• Vulnerability Scanning (Nmap, Nessus)
• Enumeration Techniques (NetBIOS, SNMP, LDAP)

Module 4: Gaining Access

• Exploitation Techniques (Buffer Overflows, Code Injection)
• Password Cracking (Brute Force, Dictionary Attacks)
• Exploitation Tools (Metasploit Framework)

Module 5: Escalating Privileges

• Privilege Escalation Techniques
• Common Vulnerabilities and Exploits
• Post-Exploitation Tools (Mimikatz, PowerShell Empire)

Module 6: Maintaining Access

• Backdoors and Rootkits
• Persistence Techniques (Scheduled Tasks, Startup Scripts)
• Anti-Forensics Techniques

Module 7: Defensive Strategies

• Hardening Systems (Patching, Configuration Management)
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
• Monitoring and Logging Best Practices

Training Material Provided:

Yes (Digital format)