This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques used to identify, analyze, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in computer networks and web applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of ethical hacking, including legal and ethical considerations, reconnaissance methods, and attack simulations conducted in controlled environments.
The course covers practical skills such as port and vulnerability scanning, network analysis, and exploitation of common services including SSH and FTP. Learners will gain hands-on experience with password cracking techniques, DNS spoofing through custom-coded tools, and the development of a multi-functioning reverse shell to understand attacker methodologies. Additionally, the course explores website penetration testing, equipping students with the ability to assess web application security and identify common weaknesses.
By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of offensive security techniques, how attackers operate, and how these skills can be applied responsibly to strengthen system defenses and improve overall cybersecurity posture.