Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques

Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques

This course is part of Introduction to Ethical Hacking Specialization

Instructor: Jason Crossland

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices, networks, and web applications.
Master the use of ethical hacking frameworks to systematically assess and mitigate security threats.
Develop effective countermeasures to mitigate DNS, Wi-Fi, and protocol-based cyberattacks.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

The course "Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques" delves into advanced cybersecurity methodologies, equipping learners with practical skills to tackle complex security challenges. Covering critical topics such as mobile device vulnerabilities, DNS attacks, network exploitation, web application security, and Wi-Fi exploitation, participants will gain hands-on experience through practical labs and real-world scenarios. Learners will benefit from a comprehensive understanding of the latest attack vectors and mitigation strategies, enhancing their ability to safeguard digital environments. The course emphasizes ethical hacking methodologies, utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Framework to provide a structured approach to understanding cyber exploits.

This course delves into advanced ethical hacking techniques and security vulnerabilities in mobile devices, networks, and web applications. Participants will explore critical threats, such as the NSO three-stage attack on iOS, various DNS attacks, and common web exploitation risks. Utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Framework and ethical hacking labs, students will develop practical skills in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. By the end, they will be equipped to identify and mitigate security risks effectively in diverse environments.

What's included

4 readings

Discusses the concepts and methodologies for exploiting mobile device platforms.

What's included

4 videos6 readings3 assignments

4 videos Total 55 minutes

Mobile Devices 14 minutes
Mobile Device Threat 12 minutes
Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) 14 minutes
Using the SPF 15 minutes

6 readings Total 272 minutes

DNS 25 minutes
Protective DNS (PDNS)- Paper, Facts & Countermeasure 10 minutes
Reading References 90 minutes
Additional Readings 75 minutes
Additional Resources: Mobile Devices & DNS Attacks 32 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Exploring Attacks 40 minutes

3 assignments Total 90 minutes

Mobile Device Security and Threats 15 minutes
DNS Attacks and Mitigation 15 minutes
Mobile Devices & DNS Attacks 60 minutes

Discusses the goals, objectives, methods/approaches, and tools used in the scanning and reconnaissance phase.

What's included

6 videos3 readings3 assignments

6 videos Total 71 minutes

Scanning the Host Discovery 9 minutes
OS Identification 5 minutes
Port Scanning - Part 1 22 minutes
Port Scanning - Part 2 20 minutes
Vulnerability Scanning 7 minutes
Nessus Example 8 minutes

3 readings Total 95 minutes

Reading References 20 minutes
Additional Readings: Scholarly Research on Firewalls 30 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Understanding of Firewall Behavior 45 minutes

3 assignments Total 90 minutes

Host Discovery and OS Identification 15 minutes
Advanced Port and Vulnerability Scanning 15 minutes
Scanning & Reconnaissance 60 minutes

Discusses the goals, objectives, methods/approaches, and tools used to conduct network exploitation activities. Covers the importance of why network exploitation is done and how to “sniff” certain data objects.

What's included

9 videos2 readings3 assignments

9 videos Total 61 minutes

Introduction to Exploitation 3 minutes
Sniffing Passwords 8 minutes
Password Hashing 10 minutes
Online Password Cracking 3 minutes
Offline Password Cracking 10 minutes
Vulnerability Exploitation 12 minutes
Polymorphic/ Metamorphic Code 5 minutes
Metasploit Examples 7 minutes
Meterpreter Demo and Armitage 4 minutes

2 readings Total 100 minutes

Reading References 60 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Network Exploitation 40 minutes

3 assignments Total 90 minutes

Network Protocol Exploitation 15 minutes
Password Cracking and Exploitation Techniques 15 minutes
Network Exploitation 60 minutes

Discusses the Top Ten Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) attacks, approaches, methodologies, and tools used in web application security.

What's included

5 videos3 readings3 assignments

5 videos Total 66 minutes

Web Exploitation 17 minutes
SQL Injection 12 minutes
It's About Content 16 minutes
Database Mapping 12 minutes
Blind SQL 9 minutes

3 readings Total 140 minutes

Reading References 60 minutes
Additional Readings: Optional Scholarly Readings on XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection 40 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Effective Mitigation Strategies 40 minutes

3 assignments Total 90 minutes

Introduction to Web Exploitation Risks 15 minutes
Advanced Techniques in Web Exploitation 15 minutes
Web Exploitation 60 minutes

Discusses the most common and current techniques/methods for gaining access to wireless networks, IEEE, and 802.11 protocols for connection, handshake, and authentication. Covers beacons, probes, tactics and tools used for WEP, WPA, WPA2, & WPA3.

What's included

8 videos4 readings3 assignments

8 videos Total 102 minutes

Wi-Fi Exploitation 12 minutes
Wi-Fi Connection setup and Authentication 16 minutes
Packet Structure and Protocol 8 minutes
Beacons and Probes 7 minutes
WLAN Vulnerabilities 17 minutes
WEP Hacking 12 minutes
Don't use WEP/What about WPA? 26 minutes
Dictionary Attack on WPA 2 5 minutes

4 readings Total 320 minutes

Reading References 40 minutes
Additional Readings (Highly Recommended) 120 minutes
Additional Notes about Wireless Protocols 120 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Understanding of Wi-Fi Exploitation & Implications for Mobile Device Security 40 minutes