Ethical Hacking

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Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Overview of Ethical Hacking
• Role of an Ethical Hacker
• Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Cyber Laws and Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• Understanding the Hacker Mindset
• Types of Hackers (White Hat, Black Hat, Grey Hat)

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Module 2: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Introduction to Cybersecurity Concepts
• Understanding Threats and Attacks
• Cyber Kill Chain and Attack Vectors
• Malware Types (Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Ransomware, Rootkits)
• Security Measures and Countermeasures

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Module 3: Footprinting and Reconnaissance

• Information Gathering Techniques
• Passive vs Active Reconnaissance
• WHOIS Lookup and DNS Enumeration
• Social Engineering Techniques
• Google Hacking (Google Dorking)
• OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Tools

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Module 4: Scanning and Enumeration

• Network Scanning Fundamentals
• Types of Scans (SYN, ACK, Xmas, Null Scans)
• Using Nmap for Network Scanning
• Banner Grabbing and Fingerprinting
• Enumeration Techniques
• SNMP, SMB, and LDAP Enumeration

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Module 5: System Hacking Techniques

• Understanding System Vulnerabilities
• Password Cracking Techniques
• Privilege Escalation Methods
• Malware and Backdoor Deployment
• Rootkits and Keyloggers
• Fileless Malware Attacks

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Module 6: Network Hacking and Sniffing

• Introduction to Network Attacks
• ARP Spoofing and MITM Attacks
• Packet Sniffing with Wireshark
• DNS and DHCP Spoofing
• Session Hijacking and Spoofing

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Module 7: Web Application Hacking

• Introduction to Web Application Security
• OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
• SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
• Command Injection and Directory Traversal
• Web Shells and File Upload Exploits

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Module 8: Wireless Network Hacking

• Basics of Wireless Networks and Security
• Cracking WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 Encryption
• Evil Twin Attack and Rogue Access Points
• Wi-Fi Packet Sniffing and Deauthentication Attacks
• Bluetooth and RFID Hacking

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Module 9: Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks

• Understanding Social Engineering Techniques
• Phishing, Spear Phishing, and Whaling Attacks
• Pretexting and Impersonation Attacks
• Baiting and Quid Pro Quo Attacks
• Defense Mechanisms Against Social Engineering

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Module 10: Denial of Service (DoS) and DDoS Attacks

• Understanding DoS and DDoS Attacks
• Types of DoS Attacks (Volumetric, Protocol, Application Layer)
• Botnets and DDoS Attack Mechanisms
• Mitigating DoS and DDoS Attacks

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Module 11: Metasploit and Exploitation Frameworks

• Introduction to Metasploit Framework
• Exploitation Techniques and Payloads
• Post-Exploitation Strategies
• Creating Custom Exploits
• Writing Metasploit Modules

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Module 12: Cryptography and Encryption Techniques

• Basics of Cryptography
• Hashing Algorithms (MD5, SHA-256)
• Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
• Digital Certificates and PKI
• Attacks on Cryptographic Systems

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Module 13: Cloud Security and Hacking

• Introduction to Cloud Security
• Cloud Security Threats and Attacks
• Cloud Penetration Testing
• Securing AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
• Virtualization and Container Security

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Module 14: IoT and Mobile Hacking

• IoT Security Challenges
• Exploiting IoT Devices
• Mobile Application Security Testing
• Android and iOS Hacking Techniques
• Securing Mobile Devices and Applications

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Module 15: Cyber Forensics and Incident Response

• Basics of Digital Forensics
• Data Recovery and Analysis
• Log Analysis and SIEM Tools
• Incident Detection and Response
• Cyber Threat Intelligence

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Module 16: Bug Bounty and Penetration Testing

• Introduction to Bug Bounty Programs
• Common Bug Bounty Platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd)
• Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT)
• Network Penetration Testing
• Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

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