Course Overview
Ethical Hacking Courses at Skill Spark: Secure the Digital World
Are you ready to step into the world of cybersecurity and protect the digital landscape from malicious threats? Skill Spark is your gateway to mastering ethical hacking, offering courses that equip you with the skills, tools, and mindset to identify vulnerabilities, secure systems, and defend against cyberattacks.
In an era where cyber threats are growing exponentially, ethical hacking has become a critical skill. Skill Spark is committed to helping you develop the expertise needed to safeguard organizations, networks, and data from cybercriminals while staying on the right side of the law.
Background:
Ethical hacking plays a pivotal role in ensuring the security and integrity of digital systems. Ethical hackers, also known as “white-hat hackers,” use their skills to proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them. With the increasing reliance on technology, the demand for skilled ethical hackers is skyrocketing across industries.
Skill Spark recognizes the importance of ethical hacking in today’s digital age. Our courses are designed to provide you with hands-on experience, real-world scenarios, and cutting-edge tools to become a certified ethical hacker. With expert instructors and a comprehensive curriculum, we’re here to guide you on your journey to becoming a cybersecurity professional.
Course Highlights
- Understanding information security controls
- Types of hackers (black hat, white hat, gray hat)
- Reconnaissance
- Scanning
- Gaining Access
- Maintaining Access
- Covering Tracks
- Gathering information about a target
- Tools: whois, nslookup, dig, Google Dorks
- Techniques: DNS footprinting, network footprinting, social engineering
- Network scanning techniques
- Tools: nmap, hping, NetScanTools
- Identifying live hosts, open ports, and services
- Extracting information about users, shares, and services
- Tools: enum4linux, SNMPwalk, rpcclient
- Techniques: NetBIOS enumeration, SNMP enumeration, LDAP enumeration
- Identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities
- Tools: Nessus, OpenVAS, Qualys
- Vulnerability scoring systems (CVSS)
- Gaining access to systems
- Techniques: Password cracking, privilege escalation
- Tools: John the Ripper, Hydra, Mimikatz
- Covering tracks: Clearing logs, hiding files
- Types of malware: Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware
- Analyzing malware behavior
- Tools: Cuckoo Sandbox, Process Monitor
- Network sniffing techniques
- Tools: Wireshark, tcpdump, Ettercap
- Defenses against sniffing: Encryption, ARP spoofing detection
- Techniques: Phishing, pretexting, baiting
- Tools: Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET)
- Defenses: Security awareness training
- Types of DoS attacks: SYN flood, UDP flood
- Tools: LOIC, HOIC
- Defenses: Rate limiting, firewalls
- Techniques: Cookie stealing, session fixation
- Tools: Burp Suite, Ettercap
- Defenses: Secure session management
- Techniques: Fragmentation, encryption, tunneling
- Tools: Nmap, Metasploit
- Defenses: Advanced IDS/IPS configurations
- Exploiting web server vulnerabilities
- Tools: Nikto, DirBuster
- Defenses: Secure coding practices, web application firewalls (WAF)Accordion Content
- Common vulnerabilities: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF
- Tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP
- Defenses: Input validation, secure coding
- Exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities
- Tools: sqlmap, Havij
- Defenses: Parameterized queries, input sanitization
- Wireless encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2
- Tools: Aircrack-ng, Kismet
- Defenses: Strong encryption, MAC filtering
- Android and iOS vulnerabilities
- Tools: MobSF, Apktool
- Defenses: Secure app development practices
- Exploiting IoT and OT devices
- Tools: Shodan, Nmap
- Defenses: Firmware updates, network segmentation
- Cloud vulnerabilities and attacks
- Tools: Pacu, CloudSploit
- Defenses: Secure cloud configurations, IAM policies
- Encryption algorithms: AES, RSA, SHA
- Tools: GnuPG, OpenSSL
- Defenses: Strong encryption, key management
Why Choose Skill Spark for Ethical Hacking?
- Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned cybersecurity professionals with real-world experience.
- Hands-On Experience: Practice in simulated environments using tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access cutting-edge labs and tools, including Kali Linux and virtual machines.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry experts and peers through events and workshops.
Ready to Secure the Digital World?
Whether you’re a beginner looking to start your journey in cybersecurity or an experienced IT professional aiming to upskill, Skill Spark’s Ethical Hacking courses are designed to help you succeed. Contact us today to explore our courses, schedules, and enrollment details. Take the first step toward becoming a certified ethical hacker with Skill Spark!