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Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training​ Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction

  • What is Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing?
  • Ethical Hacking Process
  • Different Types of Penetration Testing

Module 2: Network Scanning and Reconnaissance

  • Nmap Basics
  • Wireshark Usage
  • Harvester: Discovering and Leveraging E-mail Addresses
  • Netcraft
  • Host
  • Extracting Information from DNS

Module 3: Social Engineering

  • Definition and Concept
  • Types of Social Engineering Attacks
  • Phishing Attacks

Module 4: Wireless Network Basics

  • Understanding Wireless Networks
  • Checking System Information
  • Using airmon-ng to Enable Monitor Mode
  • Cross-Site Scripting: Browsers That Trust Sites

Module 5: Scanning and Network Mapping

  • Introduction to Scanning
  • Ping and Ping Sweeps
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Introduction to Network Mapping
  • Using Nmap to Perform UDP Scans
  • Using Nmap to Perform Null Scans

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Who should attend this Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training Course?  

This Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training Course is designed for anyone who wants to enhance their cybersecurity skill. However, this training will be more beneficial for:

  • Cybersecurity Analysts
  • Network Administrators
  • System Engineers
  • IT Security Specialists
  • Ethical Hackers
  • Incident Responders
  • Security Consultants

Prerequisites of the Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training Course.

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training​ Course Overview

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing involve simulating cyberattacks to identify security vulnerabilities within systems and networks. It is crucial for organisations to proactively assess and fortify their security measures, safeguarding against potential cyber threats and data breaches. This training equips organisations with advanced skills to conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing, enhancing their cybersecurity measures, protecting sensitive data, and fortifying against potential cyber threats. By pursuing this training, individuals will gain their skills in ethical hacking and penetration testing methodologies. This training course, opens doors to rewarding careers in cybersecurity, offering opportunities as ethical hackers, penetration testers, and security analysts.

During this 1-day training course, delegates will explore the fundamentals of ethical hacking processes, understanding various types of penetration testing crucial for identifying vulnerabilities in systems and networks. They will learn network scanning and reconnaissance techniques using tools like Nmap and Wireshark, enabling them to extract valuable information from various sources. This training will be conducted by our highly professional and skilled trainer, who has years of experience in teaching.

Course Objectives

  • To explore various types and stages of penetration testing processes
  • To gain proficiency in network scanning and reconnaissance techniques
  • To grasp the concepts and applications of social engineering attacks
  • To familiarise with wireless network fundamentals and security measures
  • To learn scanning, vulnerability assessment, and network mapping techniques
  • To apply ethical hacking tools and methodologies responsibly and effectively

After attending this training course, delegates will be able to conduct authorised hacking activities, employing various tools and methodologies to identify system vulnerabilities. They will also be able to assess and counter potential security threats effectively.

 

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What’s included in this Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training Course? 

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors    
  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training Certificate 
  • Digital Delegate Pack 

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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
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Ethical Hacking And Penetration Testing Training | Ethical Hacker in Pittsburgh FAQs

Ethical Hacking involves authorised attempts to exploit system vulnerabilities to identify security weaknesses before malicious attackers.
Penetration testing is vital as it helps identify security weaknesses before malicious attackers exploit and enhancing overall cybersecurity.
Skills include networking, operating systems, knowledge of security tools, programming languages, and critical thinking.
Reveal vulnerabilities, show real risks, ensure business continuity, have a third party expert opinion, follow regulations and certifications, maintain trust, etc., are the benefits of penetration testing.
Penetration Testing should ideally be conducted regularly, especially after significant system updates or changes in infrastructure to ensure continuous security.
DOM-based cross-site scripting, blind SQL injection, CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks, logic flaws, template injections, broken access control, etc., are the advantages of manual penetration testing.
In this Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training Course, you will acquire expertise in ethical hacking methodologies, learning to identify system vulnerabilities and conduct penetration tests effectively to bolster cybersecurity measures.
The training fees for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Trainingin Pittsburgh starts from $1595
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training.
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