Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Understanding ethical hacking principles.
Conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities.
Course Study Plan
Month 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Week 1-2: Understanding Ethical Hacking
Overview of ethical hacking and penetration testing
Legal and ethical considerations
Differentiating ethical hacking from malicious hacking
Week 3-4: Networking Fundamentals
Basics of computer networks
TCP/IP protocol suite
Subnetting and network addressing
Week 5-6: Introduction to Operating Systems
Understanding different operating systems
Security features in Windows, Linux, and macOS
Operating system vulnerabilities
Month 2: Information Gathering and Footprinting
Week 1-2: Reconnaissance Techniques
Passive and active reconnaissance
DNS enumeration and information gathering
Social engineering and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
Week 3-4: Scanning and Enumeration
Network scanning techniques
Enumerating services and users
Identifying vulnerabilities through scanning
Week 5-6: Footprinting and Fingerprinting
Footprinting methodologies
Device and OS fingerprinting
Documenting information for penetration testing
Month 3: Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation
Week 1-2: Vulnerability Assessment
Identifying vulnerabilities in systems and networks
Using vulnerability scanning tools
Risk assessment and prioritization
Week 3-4: Exploitation Techniques
Exploiting common vulnerabilities
Metasploit framework usage
Gaining unauthorized access (with legal constraints)
Week 5-6: Post-Exploitation and Reporting
Maintaining access on compromised systems
Extracting and analyzing sensitive information
Documenting findings and preparing reports
Month 4: Web Application Security
Week 1-2: Web Application Fundamentals
Understanding web technologies
Common web vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF)
Web application architecture
Week 3-4: Web Application Scanning and Testing
Scanning tools for web applications
Manual testing and code review
Identifying security flaws in web applications
Week 5-6: Secure Coding Practices
Best practices for writing secure code
Preventing common web application vulnerabilities
Encouraging secure development practices
Month 5: Wireless Network Security and IoT Security
Week 1-2: Wireless Network Security
Securing wireless networks
Common wireless vulnerabilities
Wireless penetration testing
Week 3-4: Internet of Things (IoT) Security
Understanding IoT devices and ecosystems
IoT vulnerabilities and risks
Securing IoT devices and networks
Week 5-6: Mobile Application Security
Mobile application security considerations
Testing and securing mobile apps
Challenges in mobile application security
Month 6: Advanced Techniques and Final Project
Week 1-2: Advanced Hacking Techniques
Advanced penetration testing methodologies
Red teaming and social engineering
Evading detection and staying stealthy
Week 3-4: Legal and Ethical Aspects
Laws and regulations related to ethical hacking
Professional standards and certifications
Ethical responsibilities of ethical hackers
Week 5-6: Capstone Project and Certification
Final penetration testing project
Project presentation and demonstration
Certification awarded upon successful completion
Course Fees: PKR 5000 (Admission) + PKR 3000 per month