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Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
This course is part of multiple programs.
Instructors: Dr. Manish Kumar
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4.6
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Intermediate level
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Flexible schedule
1 hour to complete
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn
In-demand penetration and threat hunting skills, supported by hands-on practice that employers are looking for on a resume.
Hands-on experience applying the principles of penetration testing using tools, such as OWASP ZAP and SNYK.
How to create penetration testing reports and integrate AI to perform advanced threat hunting and threat intelligence.
Use cryptography and cryptanalysis techniques like encryption and hashing to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
Skills you'll gain
- Security Testing
- Cybersecurity
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Exploitation techniques
- Threat Detection
- Threat Modeling
- Encryption
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Test Planning
- Penetration Testing
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- Application Security
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Cryptography
Details to know
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Taught in English
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MM
5
Reviewed on May 6, 2025
JL
4
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022
Muy bien estructurado, es un paso general por los conceptos de las pruebas de penetracion y respuesta a incidentes. Se hace necesario estudiar por cuenta propia si se quiere profundizar en alguno.
ES
5
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2020
Very thorough topical information at the entry level that leaves you with confidence and knowledge afterwards. I am very thankful for this course and the whole IBM Cyber Pro Cert.
