CERTIFICATE IN ETHICAL HACKING
CERTIFICATE IN ETHICAL HACKING
SYLLABUS
Course Duration
6 Months / 1 Year
Eligibility
10th / 12th Pass or Basic Computer Knowledge
Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Basics of Cyber Security
- Types of Hackers
- Ethical Hacking Concepts
- Cyber Laws and IT Act
- Information Gathering
- Footprinting and Reconnaissance
- Introduction to Networking
Module 2: Computer Networking Fundamentals
- Network Types (LAN, MAN, WAN)
- IP Addressing
- OSI & TCP/IP Model
- DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS
- Routers, Switches & Firewalls
- Ports and Protocols
- Wireless Networking Basics
Module 3: Operating Systems
- Windows Fundamentals
- Linux Basics
- Linux Commands
- User and File Management
- Process Management
- Installing Security Tools
Module 4: Cyber Security Fundamentals
- Malware Types
- Virus, Worm, Trojan, Ransomware
- Firewall and Antivirus
- Data Protection Techniques
- Encryption and Decryption
- Authentication Methods
Module 5: Footprinting & Reconnaissance
- Website Information Gathering
- Whois Lookup
- DNS Enumeration
- Google Hacking
- Social Engineering Basics
- Scanning Target Systems
Module 6: Scanning Networks
- Network Scanning
- Port Scanning
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Nmap Tool
- Banner Grabbing
- Enumeration Techniques
Module 7: System Hacking
- Password Cracking Basics
- Privilege Escalation
- Keyloggers
- Spyware Concepts
- Steganography Basics
- Maintaining Access
Module 8: Web Application Security
- Introduction to Web Security
- SQL Injection
- Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
- Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
- Website Vulnerability Testing
- Secure Web Practices
Module 9: Wireless Network Security
- Wireless Security Basics
- Wi-Fi Hacking Concepts
- WPA/WPA2 Security
- Router Security
- Wireless Threats
- Protection Techniques
Module 10: Mobile & Social Media Security
- Mobile Device Security
- Android Security Basics
- Social Media Threats
- Phishing Awareness
- OTP & Password Safety
- Secure Online Practices
Module 11: Ethical Hacking Tools
- Kali Linux Tools
- Nmap
- Wireshark
- Metasploit Framework
- Burp Suite Basics
- Password Testing Tools
Module 12: Cyber Security Best Practices
- Secure Password Management
- Data Backup Methods
- Email Security
- Safe Internet Browsing
- Cyber Crime Prevention
- Security Policies