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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

    Ethical Hacking and CompTIA PenTest+ V3 (PT0-003) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Test Tools, Linux

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Security Controls, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Linux

    4.1 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Data Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Computer Security, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Linux, Technical Documentation

    4.8 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Password Cracking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Mac OS, Linux, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAE Institute México

    Ethical Hacking Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtual Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Penetration Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Hacking For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Email Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Patch Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Test Planning, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Growth Hacking and Marketing Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Marketing Operations, Marketing Effectiveness, Growth Strategies, MarTech, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Automation, Product Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Demand Generation, Web Analytics, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Product Strategy, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Customer Acquisition Management, Technology Strategies, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Ethical Hacking and Security Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Planning, Human Factors (Security), Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Packt

    Complete Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounty Training

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Hardening, Web Applications, Security Controls, Test Tools, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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