Online Course – Packt Institute Certified Professional Internship in Ethical Hacking

Internship – 3-part course series

Embark on a transformative journey in ethical hacking. The course starts with the fundamentals of penetration testing, where you will build a robust penetration testing lab using VirtualBox and Kali Linux. As you progress through the course, you will dive into Linux fundamentals, networking tools, and critical terms for effective hacking. The hands-on approach ensures that you get a feel for the theory and can apply it to real-world situations.

Medium parts

• Passive and active information collection
• Tools like Nmap
• Techniques like Google hacking and DNS zone transfers
• Web application penetration tests
• OWASP tools, BurpSuite, and various injection attacks

Each module gradually develops your skills, preparing you for complex challenges.

Advanced stages

• Wireless Penetration Testing
• Hacking of systems
• Executing a vulnerability using Metasploit
• Special modules on MITM attacks
• Python Basics
• Developing tools such as backdoors, keystroke loggers, and brute-force attackers

Ultimately, you will have a comprehensive skill set ready to tackle any cyber challenge.

Target audience

This course is designed for those who believe in ethical hacking, cyber professionals, and technology enthusiasts. A basic understanding of computer networks and operating systems is recommended, but not required. Beginners can start with the basic modules, while those with more experience will find the advanced sections challenging and enriching.

Hands-on Learning Project

Learners will engage in practical projects such as:

• Establishing a penetration testing laboratory
• Performing penetration tests for web applications
• Developing backdoors and keystrokes

These projects will allow them to apply their skills in real-world situations, solving authentic cyber problems.