
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ethical hacking techniques, penetration testing, and cybersecurity methodologies. Students will learn to identify vulnerabilities, secure systems, and perform ethical hacking assessments in real-world scenarios.
Modules
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Scanning, Enumeration & Exploitation Basics
- System Hacking & Privilege Escalation
- Web Application Security & Exploitation
- Wireless, IoT & Cloud Security
- Advanced Topics & Capstone Project
Projects
- Set up a virtual hacking lab using Kali Linux and Metasploit
- Perform passive and active reconnaissance on a test network
- Scan and identify open ports & services on a simulated target
- Perform vulnerability assessment using Nessus or OpenVAS
- Perform privilege escalation on a test system using local exploits
- Crack password hashes from a sample database
- Exploit a vulnerable web application using SQL Injection
- Conduct penetration testing on a test web application
- Perform a Wi-Fi penetration test using Aircrack-ng
- Conduct a security audit on an IoT-enabled device
- Perform a complete penetration test on a given target system
- Document vulnerabilities and create an ethical hacking report
Assignments
- Set up a virtual hacking lab using Kali Linux and Metasploit
- Perform passive and active reconnaissance on a test network
- Scan and identify open ports & services on a simulated target
- Perform vulnerability assessment using Nessus or OpenVAS
- Perform privilege escalation on a test system using local exploits
- Crack password hashes from a sample database
- Exploit a vulnerable web application using SQL Injection
- Conduct penetration testing on a test web application
- Perform a Wi-Fi penetration test using Aircrack-ng
- Conduct a security audit on an IoT-enabled device
- Perform a complete penetration test on a given target system
- Document vulnerabilities and create an ethical hacking report
Certificate
Practical AI-integrated Project (40%)
Final Online Test (60%)
NxT Certified Ethical Hacking Professional Certificate awarded
upon successful completion.
Career Opportunities
- Job Roles:
- Penetration Tester – Identify security vulnerabilities.
- Ethical Hacker – Perform security assessments and hacking simulations.
- Cybersecurity Analyst – Monitor, detect, and prevent cyber threats.
- Security Consultant – Provide security solutions for enterprises.
- Incident Responder – Investigate and respond to cyber incidents.
- Freelancing Opportunities:
- Conducting penetration testing for businesses.
- Offering cybersecurity training and awareness programs.
- Participating in bug bounty programs for ethical hacking.
- Startup Opportunities:
- Building cybersecurity solutions & consulting services.
- Developing security automation tools & software.
- Launching a cybersecurity training academy.
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