Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

This program equips IT professionals with comprehensive training in cybersecurity. You will learn the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to ethically hack and perform penetration testing. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including detecting an attack in progress, identifying and exploiting operating systems, exploiting web applications, performing pivoting and escalation, exploiting network-based vulnerabilities, and identifying and exploiting wireless networks and network hardware vulnerabilities. You’ll also gain expertise in identifying and mitigating common configuration vulnerabilities.

Upon completion, graduates can pursue various high-value career paths in the cybersecurity field, such as ethical hackers, penetration testers, security analysts, and vulnerability assessors. This program empowers individuals to proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, contributing to the protection of organizations' critical assets in the face of ever-evolving cybersecurity threats.

Program Objectives

• Detecting an Attack in Progress
• Identifying and exploiting operating system
• Exploiting Web Application
• Performing Pivoting and Escalation
• Exploiting Network Based Vulnerability
• Identify and Exploit Wireless Network
• Identify and Exploit Network Hardware Vulnerabilities
• Identify & Mitigate Common Configurational Vulnerabilities
• Complete a Capstone Based on Real-World Application

Target Candidate

Ideal candidates possess a fundamental understanding of systems administration and aspire to advance their careers in cybersecurity. These candidates have a strong interest in the field and are eager to specialize in ethical hacking and penetration testing.

Upon completion of the program, candidates will be qualified for various roles in cybersecurity, such as ethical hackers, penetration testers, security analysts, and vulnerability assessors. They will possess the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, perform penetration testing, and assess the security posture of systems and networks.

To enroll in the program, candidates must first complete the "Fundamentals of System and Network Administration" module or demonstrate expertise in the field of cybersecurity. This ensures that students have a solid foundation in systems administration, enabling them to build upon their existing knowledge and successfully transition into more specialized and sought-after roles in the cybersecurity domain.