Johns Hopkins University

Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

Johns Hopkins University

Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

Jason Crossland

Instructor: Jason Crossland

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Conduct penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies like PTES.

  • Craft professional penetration testing reports and executive summaries.

  • Understand and apply cryptographic principles, including PKI and secret key encryption.

  • Master social engineering and analyze cyberattacks with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

Details to know

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Introduction to Ethical Hacking Specialization
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