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Hacking Courses

Hacking courses can help you learn network security, penetration testing, ethical hacking techniques, and vulnerability assessment. You can build skills in threat analysis, incident response, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support testing and securing systems against potential attacks.


Popular Hacking Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Security Testing, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, SQL, Command-Line Interface

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Security Testing, Technical Communication, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    ★ 4.7 (101) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Virtual Networking, Operating Systems, Software Installation

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I
    I

    Multiple educators

    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

    ★ 4.7 (15K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Packt

    Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Hands-on Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Active Directory, Security Testing, Web Applications, Microsoft Windows, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Memory Management, Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Password Cracking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Hardening, Encryption, Network Security, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Cryptography, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Drupal

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure: EDUCBA
  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: IBM
  • Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography: Packt
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Hands-on Hacking: Packt
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec

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