Packt
Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques
Packt

Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Install and configure Metasploitable and other essential tools.

  • Analyze network structures through advanced mapping and vulnerability scanning.

  • Apply various attack methods to perform web application penetration tests.

  • Evaluate wireless network security by conducting exploitation and password cracking.

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September 2024

Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore active information gathering and port scanning techniques. You will learn to install Metasploitable, use Nmap and Zenmap for network mapping, execute TCP scans, bypass firewalls, and utilize Nmap scripts for detailed information gathering.

What's included

9 videos1 reading

In this module, we will dive into web application penetration testing. You will gain hands-on experience with OWASP, BurpSuite, and various tools to perform HTTP testing, password recovery attacks, brute force attacks, session fixation, and multiple types of injection attacks, including SQL and XSS.

What's included

24 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover wireless penetration testing techniques. You will learn to capture handshakes, crack passwords using various tools, create password lists, utilize rainbow tables, and prevent common wireless attacks, ensuring a robust understanding of wireless security.

What's included

13 videos

In this module, we will focus on system hacking and exploitation. You will learn to use the Metasploit console, execute various hacking techniques, craft payloads, gain Meterpreter sessions, perform post-exploitation activities, and implement strategies to prevent privilege escalation, ensuring a comprehensive approach to system security.

What's included

21 videos1 reading2 assignments

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