Certified Ethical Hacker Courses
The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification validates an individual's skills in identifying vulnerabilities and securing IT infrastructure against cyber threats. This course provides hands-on training in penetration testing, network security, cryptography, malware analysis, and ethical hacking tools, preparing candidates for the CEH exam and real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Four levels, a clear path through
Every learner starts where they are. Move from Beginners through to Expert at your own pace.
Module 1: Fundamentals of Ethical Hacking
- What is Ethical Hacking?
- Difference between Hackers (Black Hat, White Hat, Gray Hat)
- Cybersecurity vs. Cybercrime
- Ethical & Legal Aspects of Hacking (Laws & Compliance)
- The 5 Phases of Hacking (Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, Covering Tracks)
Module 2: Cyber Threats & Attack Vectors
- Types of Cyber Threats (Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Ransomware, Phishing)
- Social Engineering Attacks (Phishing, Pretexting, Baiting)
- Denial-of-Service (DoS) & Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
- Introduction to Malware Analysis
- Case Study: Analyzing a real-world cyberattack
Module 3: Networking & Security Fundamentals
- Networking Basics (IP Addresses, Ports, Protocols, OSI Model)
- Firewalls & Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) & Proxy Servers
- Secure Communication (HTTPS, TLS, SSL)
- Introduction to Cryptography (Hashing, Encryption, Decryption)
Module 4: Reconnaissance & Footprinting
- Types of Footprinting (Passive & Active)
- WHOIS Lookup, Google Hacking, DNS Enumeration
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Tools (Maltego, Shodan, Recon-ng)
- Social Engineering Techniques for Reconnaissance
Module 5: Scanning & Enumeration
- Types of Scanning (Network, Port, Vulnerability Scanning)
- Using Nmap & Zenmap for Port Scanning
- Banner Grabbing & OS Fingerprinting
- SMB, SNMP, and LDAP Enumeration Techniques
Module 6: Gaining & Maintaining Access
- Exploitation Frameworks (Metasploit, ExploitDB, Cobalt Strike)
- Brute-Force Attacks & Password Cracking (John the Ripper, Hydra, Hashcat)
- Privilege Escalation Techniques
- Maintaining Access (Backdoors, Rootkits, Trojan Horses)
Module 7: Web Application & Database Security
- Common Web Application Attacks (SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting, Cross-Site Request Forgery)
- Exploiting & Securing Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- OWASP Top 10 Security Vulnerabilities
- Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) & Countermeasures
Module 8: Wireless & IoT Hacking
- Wireless Security Protocols (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
- Wi-Fi Hacking Techniques (Aircrack-ng, Wireshark, Evil Twin Attacks)
- Bluetooth & IoT Device Exploitation
- Securing Wireless Networks
Module 9: Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
- Static vs. Dynamic Malware Analysis
- Sandboxing & Debugging Malware
- Disassemblers & Debuggers (IDA Pro, OllyDbg)
- Evading Antivirus & Detection Techniques
Module 10: Cloud & Mobile Security
- Cloud Security Challenges (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Container & Kubernetes Security
- Mobile Hacking (Android & iOS)
- Securing Cloud & Mobile Environments
Module 11: Incident Response & Forensics
- Digital Forensics & Evidence Collection
- Incident Response Process (NIST Framework)
- SIEM Tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Security Onion)
- Cybersecurity Best Practices & Risk Management
Module 12: CEH Exam Mastery & Final Assessment
- Exam Format, Question Types, & Time Management Tips
- Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
- Exam-Specific Study Guides & Cheat Sheets
- Final Mock Exams & Hands-on Penetration Testing Lab
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