Want to defend systems like a professional? This Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) Fundamentals is an excellent introduction to ethical hacking, penetration testing, and practical cybersecurity protection techniques. This beginner-friendly course is aligned with CEH v12 and is best suited for people with minimal IT expertise or experience in networking and system administration.
Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
This course is part of Certified Ethical Hacking (v12) Specialization
Instructor: LearnKartS
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6 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Understand the basics of ethical hacking and penetration testing
Explore network scanning, footprinting, and vulnerability assessment
Learn common attack vectors: malware, phishing, and social engineering
Discover tools used by ethical hackers and security professionals
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This course is part of the Certified Ethical Hacking (v12) Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module covers a comprehensive range of topics, beginning with an exploration of various hacking methodologies, cybersecurity fundamentals, and the practice of penetration testing. By the end of the module, learners grasp legal aspects and key security elements.
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11 videos2 readings3 assignments
In this module, the learners will explore footprinting, methods, and tools used for hacking purposes. By the end, the learners have a solid grasp of advanced footprinting techniques and how to scan networks effectively to gather the information needed.
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22 videos7 assignments
This module explores various social engineering techniques and phishing methods. By the end of the module, learners understand attack phases, defense and tools for detection and prevention.
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23 videos2 readings6 assignments
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I think it's the best course for intermediate students
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This was a great fundamental course to prepare me for the exam.
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I really appreciated this program. It was really helpful.
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Frequently asked questions
Ethical hacking is detecting and fixing security vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, or applications with the owner's permission to strengthen their security. Ethical hacking is also called penetration testing or white hat hacking.
This course is excellent for people who are new to cybersecurity, IT professionals, or anyone who knows the basics of networking and wants to learn basic ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques.
Ethical hackers help organizations identify and fix security vulnerabilities before they are identified by malicious hackers. Ethical hackers conduct penetration tests, security assessments, and vulnerability scans to proactively identify weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
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