Learn cybersecurity fundamentals including ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security assessment techniques.
Learn cybersecurity fundamentals including ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security assessment techniques.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand fundamental information security concepts
Master ethical hacking techniques and methodologies
Identify and assess system vulnerabilities
Implement effective security countermeasures
Conduct professional penetration testing
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
15.3 Hours PreRecorded video
88 assignments
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There are 12 modules in this course
This comprehensive cybersecurity course covers ethical hacking fundamentals and penetration testing essentials. Students learn about information security threats, vulnerability assessment, password cracking, social engineering, and network-level attacks. The curriculum includes hands-on practice with various attack techniques and countermeasures, covering web applications, wireless networks, mobile platforms, IoT/OT systems, and cloud computing. Special emphasis is placed on practical security assessment skills and professional ethical hacking methodologies.
Information Security Fundamentals
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Information Security Threats and Vulnerability Assessment
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Password Cracking Techniques and Countermeasures
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Social Engineering Techniques and Countermeasures
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Network Level Attacks and Countermeasures
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Web Application Attacks and Countermeasures
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
Wireless Attacks and Countermeasures
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
Mobile Attacks and Countermeasures
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
IoT and OT Attacks and Countermeasures
Module 10 · 2 Hours to complete
Cloud Computing Threats and Countermeasures
Module 11 · 2 Hours to complete
Penetration Testing Fundamentals
Module 12 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Leading Cybersecurity Certification Body
The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, commonly known as EC-Council, is the largest cybersecurity technical certification body globally, operating in 145 countries. Established to enhance the cybersecurity skills of professionals, EC-Council is renowned for its flagship programs, including the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), and Certified Security Analyst (ECSA). With over 200,000 certified information security professionals trained worldwide, EC-Council has significantly influenced the cybersecurity landscape. The organization also offers free online courses through its Essentials Series, aimed at developing foundational knowledge in ethical hacking, digital forensics, and network defense, thus addressing the growing talent shortage in the cybersecurity workforce. Through these initiatives, EC-Council continues to promote and advance cybersecurity education and practices across various sectors.
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