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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12 Specialization
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12 Specialization

Master Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity Skills. Learn advanced hacking techniques, vulnerability assessments, and defensive strategies to secure digital infrastructures.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
5.0

(6 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Conduct advanced reconnaissance techniques and utilize effective footprinting tools.

  • Perform system vulnerability assessments and deploy countermeasures.

  • Exploit weaknesses in web applications, mobile platforms, and IoT devices.

  • Implement cryptographic methods and counter crypto-attacks effectively.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master essential reconnaissance techniques like footprinting, DNS recon, and sub-domain enumeration.

  • Explore scanning strategies including TCP, Stealth, and ACK scans with nmap.

  • Analyze adversarial behaviors using the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence.

  • Employ social engineering and OSINT tools to uncover vulnerabilities ethically.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Network Security
Category: Ethical hacking principles
Category: Network scanning tools
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Reconnaissance techniques
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Penetration Testing

What you'll learn

  • Master enumeration techniques using protocols like SMB, SNMP, and LDAP.

  • Develop strategies for effective vulnerability assessment and management.

  • Execute advanced system hacking techniques, including privilege escalation.

  • Analyze malware types and deploy countermeasures to mitigate threats.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Malware Protection
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Network Security
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Ethical Hacking Methodologies
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Enumeration
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Malware Analysis
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Password Cracking

What you'll learn

  • Master techniques for session hijacking, network-level attacks, and application vulnerabilities.

  • Implement web application defenses against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

  • Explore SQL injection, wireless hacking, and cryptographic attack methodologies.

  • Defend mobile platforms, IoT systems, and cloud environments with effective countermeasures.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Intrusion Detection and Evasion
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Network Security
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Cryptography
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: Web Applications
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Internet Of Things
Category: Encryption
Category: Application Security
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Session Hijacking
Category: Wireless Network Attacks
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Web Application Security
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: SQL Injection Techniques

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