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Ethical Hacking Courses

Ethical hacking courses can help you learn penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and risk management techniques. You can build skills in network security, incident response, and ethical guidelines for cybersecurity practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nmap, that support identifying security weaknesses and testing defenses in real-time scenarios. By engaging with these tools, you’ll gain practical experience in protecting systems and understanding the mindset of potential attackers.

Popular Ethical Hacking Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Remote Access Systems

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Brute-force attacks, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Python Programming, Program Development, Network Protocols, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Linux Commands, Linux, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Operating Systems

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scenario Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux Servers, Linux, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cryptography, File Management, Microsoft Windows

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Test Script Development, Scripting, Android (Operating System), Human Factors (Security), Scripting Languages, Network Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Hardening, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), System Programming, Memory Management, Data Persistence, Computer Architecture

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Firewall, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Security Software, Mobile Security, Email Security, Information Assurance, Human Factors (Security)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Patch Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Linux Administration, Dashboard Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, DevSecOps, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Incident Management, Responsible AI, DevOps

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Python Programming, Scripting, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethical Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Communication Strategies, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (208) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethical hacking courses

  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Analyst: Edureka
  • The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course: Packt
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Topics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure: Packt
  • Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning: Edureka
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Pearson

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