Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Course Description

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.

Learning 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

Materials Provided

All materials are included within the course.

Measure of Performance

Professional Certification Opportunity

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.

Course Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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.

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please fill out the self-disclosure form. The Office of Disability Services coordinates services for students with disabilities. Documentation of a disability needs to be on file in that office before any accommodations can be provided.