CT
5.0Reviewed May 20, 2025
This was a great fundamental course to prepare me for the exam.
Best Course So Far! Everything is well explained and covered in detail with demo videos. Totally Worth It.
Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
Trusted by 17,000+ learners exploring ethical hacking fundamentals worldwide. Ethical Hacking Fundamentals is a hands-on beginner course that teaches how real-world attacks happen and how security professionals defend systems. You’ll begin with the basics of hacking, types of hackers, and the difference between ethical and illegal hacking. Next, you will understand cybersecurity terminologies, hacking stages, fundamentals of security, and penetration testing types. You will also see hands-on, real-world demos installing Kali Linux and configuring Burp Suite. Then, you’ll practice reconnaissance and footprinting using Shodan, WHOIS, website footprinting, Google Dorks, and web archive discovery. After that, you’ll move into network scanning and enumeration: host discovery, OS detection, vulnerability scanning, and Nmap-based port scanning with countermeasures. Finally, you will address social engineering and phishing defense, as well as web application and server security fundamentals, including authentication testing and API exploitation. Start learning how ethical hacking really works. Disclaimer: CEH and Certified Ethical Hacker are trademarks of EC-Council. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by EC-Council.
Status: Penetration Testing
Status: Cyber Attacks
BeginnerCourse8 hours
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HH
5.0Reviewed Mar 26, 2025
I really appreciated this program. It was really helpful.
SF
5.0Reviewed Sep 18, 2024
Right amount of information for a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals.
MF
5.0Reviewed Sep 18, 2024
Best Course So Far! Everything is well explained and covered in detail with demo videos. Totally Worth It.
AL
4.0Reviewed Mar 2, 2025
There are demos of hacking, but it would be better to have separate practical exercises, for hacking tools or methods.
CK
5.0Reviewed Oct 8, 2025
very good!! its easy to finish to those who just want the score, but is also very beneficial to those who want to learn about fundamentals.
MA
5.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2025
I think it's the best course for intermediate students
CZ
4.0Reviewed Jan 20, 2025
pretty good overview, i'd send managers through this , its about on par with CISSP minus the testing
SB
5.0Reviewed May 29, 2025
Easy to follow. Test and quizzes followed course material.
JS
4.0Reviewed Oct 15, 2024
Through out the whole course, i learn some basics and some intermediate levels of knowledge and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques & Procedures)
P
5.0Reviewed Jan 17, 2025
Would like a more in-depth elaboration of some hacking fundamentals like - enumeration and pen testing, overall a great course for people who want to learn ethical hacking
MC
4.0Reviewed Aug 15, 2024
I'm very glad to be here.. concepts are explained clearly...
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Muhammad Taha Farooqui
5.0
Reviewed Sep 19, 2024Sakimi Fatiaki
5.0
Reviewed Sep 18, 2024Right amount of information for a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals.
MAHESH CS
4.0
Reviewed Aug 16, 2024I'm very glad to be here.. concepts are explained clearly...
Christopher Powell
3.0
Reviewed Aug 30, 2024Cheesy AI voice mispronounced half of the important terminology. Lots of spelling and grammatical errors, and some grading errors. Overall, just real basic information, but a good foundation.
Kanatbek Abdurasulov
3.0
Reviewed Aug 13, 2024Overall, the structure of the course contains useful information that is lacking in practically in usage.
ABU BAKER AHMED
5.0
Reviewed Feb 9, 2025Just completed the Ethical Hacking Fundamentals course by Coursera as part of the HEC DLSEI3.0 Y1-C Program, and I must say, it has been an incredibly enriching experience! 💻🔐 The course offered a solid foundation in ethical hacking techniques, including penetration testing, network security, and vulnerability assessment. The instructors were highly knowledgeable and provided practical, hands-on knowledge that can be applied in real-world scenarios. What I really appreciated was the well-structured content, interactive quizzes, and the opportunity to work on real-world challenges. It truly broadened my understanding of cybersecurity and ethical hacking practices. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in diving deep into ethical hacking and cybersecurity, as it not only enhances your skills but also builds a strong ethical foundation for protecting digital assets. 🛡️ #EthicalHacking #Coursera #CyberSecurity #HECDLSEI3.0 #LearningJourney #CyberAwareness
Maryam Ahmed
5.0
Reviewed Oct 9, 2025I am a student from Egypt and I am interested in completing the Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1. I believe this course will be beneficial for my thesis work. However, I do not have a job to cover the expenses for the certificate. I rely solely on my scholarship (581 EGP or about $37 per month) to meet my essential needs. I need help to gather the funds for the certificate in this situation. Therefore, financial aid would greatly assist me in pursuing this course without impacting my monthly essential needs. This course is crucial for enhancing my job prospects after graduating from my institute. The verified certificate from the course will add credibility to my credentials. I am committed to completing all assignments on time, actively participating in discussion forums, and contributing to peer-reviewed assignments. This course will give me an advantage over my competitors and significantly boost my skills for Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1.
Lucita Ferguson
5.0
Reviewed Mar 28, 2025I am a retired 63-year-old needing to go back to work, I found this course give me hope! That i have not felt for so many years. thank you for such a wonderful oppertunity! This course was amazing! I look forward to taking many more courses to fulfill my needs.
Dominik Lindner
5.0
Reviewed Jan 21, 2026Excellent instruction: the language and wording are chosen to make the content easy to understand. The focus remains on the learner, not on the teacher trying to sound sophisticated.
Peddinti Vishnu Rithvik
5.0
Reviewed Jan 18, 2025Would like a more in-depth elaboration of some hacking fundamentals like - enumeration and pen testing, overall a great course for people who want to learn ethical hacking
Cedrick Miguel P. Kaneko
5.0
Reviewed Oct 9, 2025very good!! its easy to finish to those who just want the score, but is also very beneficial to those who want to learn about fundamentals.
Chris Tovar
5.0
Reviewed May 21, 2025This was a great fundamental course to prepare me for the exam.
iTz NoMi
5.0
Reviewed May 31, 2025Best Course but I can't Got mine Professional Certificate 😉
Samantha Boggs
5.0
Reviewed May 30, 2025Easy to follow. Test and quizzes followed course material.
Hasaan
5.0
Reviewed Mar 27, 2025I really appreciated this program. It was really helpful.
Muhammad Taha
5.0
Reviewed Aug 14, 2025Perfect course with demo to showcase real life testing
Muhammad Abubakkar
5.0
Reviewed Jul 18, 2025I think it's the best course for intermediate students
Der_Architekt
5.0
Reviewed Dec 30, 2024Very well and easy explanied..thank you soo much!
Maria Rubalko
5.0
Reviewed Mar 1, 2025Awesome, especially enjoyed live DEMOs!
Abdul Rehman
5.0
Reviewed Jun 27, 2025Very great explaination of every tool