Ethical Hacking
What is Ethical Hacking?
Ethical Hacking is the practice of legally testing and securing computer systems, networks, and applications to identify and fix security vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them. Ethical hackers, also known as white-hat hackers, use the same techniques as cybercriminals but in a lawful and controlled manner to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
Topics Covered in Ethical Hacking Training
🔹 Introduction to Ethical Hacking – Understanding hacking methodologies, types of hackers, and cybersecurity laws.
🔹 Footprinting & Reconnaissance – Gathering information about targets using open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques.
🔹 Scanning & Enumeration – Identifying network vulnerabilities using tools like Nmap and Wireshark.
🔹 System Hacking – Exploiting vulnerabilities in operating systems and gaining unauthorized access.
🔹 Malware & Virus Analysis – Understanding Trojans, keyloggers, ransomware, and how to prevent them.
🔹 Sniffing & Spoofing Attacks – Monitoring and intercepting network traffic for security loopholes.
🔹 Web Application Security – Testing websites for SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other vulnerabilities.
🔹 Wireless Network Security – Cracking Wi-Fi passwords and securing wireless communications.
🔹 Social Engineering Attacks – Understanding phishing, baiting, and human-based hacking techniques.
🔹 Penetration Testing Methodology – Performing end-to-end security assessments and vulnerability exploitation.
🔹 Cryptography & Secure Communications – Learning about encryption, hashing, and secure data transmission.