Requirements

• Basic Understanding of Networking
• Basic Computer Security Knowledge
• Experience with Operating Systems

Description

The 312-50v12: Ethical Hacking course, offered by EC-Council, is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of ethical hacking. It focuses on preparing individuals to think like a hacker while following ethical guidelines to identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks to protect against malicious attacks.

Course Overview:

The 312-50v12: Ethical Hacking course provides an in-depth understanding of the tools and techniques used by hackers, enabling professionals to proactively defend their systems. The course covers the entire hacking process, from reconnaissance to exploitation and post-exploitation, while emphasizing the importance of legal and ethical boundaries in cybersecurity.

This course prepares individuals for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, which is one of the most recognized credentials in the cybersecurity industry. It is ideal for professionals who want to advance their careers in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and cybersecurity defense.

Key Learning Areas:

1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking:

   • Understanding the ethical hacking landscape.

   • Distinguishing between ethical hackers, malicious hackers, and hacktivists.

   • The role of ethical hacking in a robust cybersecurity strategy.

2. Footprinting and Reconnaissance:

   • Techniques for gathering information about a target system or network.

   • Using tools and techniques for footprinting, including DNS interrogation, WHOIS, and network scanning.

3. Scanning Networks:

   • Identifying live hosts and services using tools like Nmap.

   • Network mapping and port scanning.

   • Vulnerability scanning to identify potential security weaknesses.

4. Enumeration:

   • Extracting detailed information from systems and networks.

   • Enumeration of services, users, shares, and more.

   • Identifying potential attack vectors through enumeration.

5. System Hacking:

   • Gaining unauthorized access to systems using various techniques.

   • Cracking passwords, exploiting system vulnerabilities, and escalating privileges.

   • Post-exploitation techniques, including maintaining access and covering tracks.

6. Malware Threats:

   • Understanding various types of malware (viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.).

   • Techniques for malware analysis and its role in ethical hacking.

7. Sniffing:

   • Intercepting and analyzing network traffic.

   • Using sniffing tools to capture sensitive data in transit.

8. Social Engineering:

   • Understanding the psychological manipulation of people to gain unauthorized access.

   • Techniques such as phishing, pretexting, and baiting.

9. Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS):

   • Understanding DoS and DDoS attacks and their impact on systems and networks.

   • Tools and techniques for performing DoS/DDoS attacks in a controlled environment for testing purposes.

10. Session Hijacking:

    • Techniques to hijack active sessions.

    • Tools and methods for session hijacking and prevention measures.

11. Web Application Hacking:

    • Identifying vulnerabilities in web applications.

    • Techniques for exploiting web application flaws such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and more.

12. Wireless Networks Hacking:

    • Understanding the vulnerabilities in wireless networks.

    • Tools and techniques for exploiting weaknesses in Wi-Fi security protocols (WEP, WPA, WPA2).

13. Evading Firewalls and IDS/IPS:

    • Techniques to bypass firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).

    • Evasion strategies and maintaining anonymity during attacks.

14. Cloud Computing Security:

    • Securing cloud-based services and platforms.

    • Identifying and exploiting cloud vulnerabilities.

    • Ethical considerations in cloud security.

15. Mobile Platform Hacking:

    • Identifying vulnerabilities in mobile applications and operating systems.

    • Techniques for ethical hacking in the mobile space.

16. IoT (Internet of Things) Hacking:

    • Understanding the risks associated with IoT devices.

    • Ethical hacking methods to exploit IoT vulnerabilities.

17. Report Writing and Documentation:

    • Writing detailed and professional reports to communicate findings to clients or management.

    • Creating actionable recommendations based on the results of ethical hacking engagements.

Who this course is for:

• Security Professionals
• Penetration Testers
• Network and System Administrators