This Specialization is designed for post-graduate students aiming to develop ethical hacking skills. Through three comprehensive courses, you will explore methodologies, penetration testing techniques, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, preparing you to effectively assess and enhance cybersecurity measures. By the end, you will be equipped to conduct thorough security evaluations and understand hacker behaviors, empowering you to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity industry.
Introduction to Ethical Hacking Specialization
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Introduction to Ethical Hacking Specialization
Unlock Your Path to Ethical Hacking Mastery. Master ethical hacking methodologies and tools to enhance cybersecurity effectiveness.
Instructor: Jason Crossland
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3.4
(10 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
4 months at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Apply ethical hacking methodologies and frameworks, including the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES).
Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices, networks, and web applications through hands-on labs.
Understand cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to enhance security measures and counter cryptographic attacks.
Create detailed penetration testing reports and executive summaries to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
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41 practice exercises
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Conduct penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies like PTES.
Craft professional penetration testing reports and executive summaries.
Understand and apply cryptographic principles, including PKI and secret key encryption.
Master social engineering and analyze cyberattacks with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Encryption
Category: Cryptography
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Security Testing
Category: Technical Writing
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Test Tools
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Cybersecurity
What you'll learn
Learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices, networks, and web applications.
Master the use of ethical hacking frameworks to systematically assess and mitigate security threats.
Develop effective countermeasures to mitigate DNS, Wi-Fi, and protocol-based cyberattacks.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: Encryption
Category: Application Security
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Network Security
Category: Authentications
Category: Network Protocols
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Web Applications
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
What you'll learn
Defend against rootkits, OS vulnerabilities, and buffer overflow attacks.
Identify and exploit race conditions while implementing mitigation strategies.
Apply post-exploitation techniques, including privilege escalation and pivoting.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Computer Architecture
Category: Application Security
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
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