Modern cyberattacks target systems, networks, cloud infrastructure, and connected devices — and organizations need professionals who understand how these attacks really work.

System & Network Security Essentials

System & Network Security Essentials
This course is part of Ethical Hacking Specialization

Instructor: LearnKartS
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What you'll learn
Learn system hacking steps, password attack methods, authentication, salting, and basic penetration testing with reporting practice
Understand malware, ransomware, rootkits, sniffing, weak protocols, and ARP poisoning with detection and analysis basics
Discover firewalls, IDS, Snort, honeypots, and real-world evasion/bypass methods against network defenses
Study IoT and OT security, device architecture, common vulnerabilities, attack paths, and practical scanning approaches
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module covers password attacks, malware propagation, and network sniffing. By the end of the module, learners gain insight into enhancing their ability to safeguard systems against cyber threats.
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36 videos6 readings7 assignments
This module covers network defenses and evasion strategies. By the end of this module, participants will possess a comprehensive understanding of various network security measures and techniques to circumvent them.
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Reviewed on May 24, 2025
Is a good experince for me to understand many new things.





