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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Hardening, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Programming, Authentications, Data Persistence, Computer Architecture

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Stages of Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploit development, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence, Virtual Machines

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Responsible AI, DevOps, Disaster Recovery

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Brute-force attacks, Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Statistical Programming, UI Components, Application Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethical Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytical Skills, Market Dynamics, Responsible AI, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Ethical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethical hacking courses

  • Advanced Cybersecurity Topics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Stages of Incident Response: Infosec
  • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques: Johns Hopkins University
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers: EDUCBA
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame

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