Course Overview
The Network Security and Ethical Hacking course provides a comprehensive understanding of network security principles and the practices needed to detect and mitigate security vulnerabilities. This course covers the essential techniques and tools used by ethical hackers to safeguard networks and systems against cyber threats. Participants will learn how to perform penetration testing, secure networks, and ethically hack systems to expose and rectify weaknesses before malicious hackers exploit them.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- IT professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of network security.
- System administrators responsible for maintaining and securing networks.
- Cybersecurity enthusiasts and beginners interested in ethical hacking.
- Network engineers looking to specialize in security.
- Students and graduates pursuing careers in cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of network security, including encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using ethical hacking techniques.
- Identify and exploit common network vulnerabilities in a controlled and legal environment.
- Develop strategies to defend against various types of cyber attacks, including phishing, malware, and DDoS attacks.
- Apply ethical hacking skills to enhance the security of networks and systems.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Network Security
- Fundamentals of networks and their components
- Network security concepts and threats
- Risk assessment and management
- Security policies and procedures
Module 2: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
- Ethical hacking methodologies and tools
- Reconnaissance techniques (passive and active)
- Vulnerability scanning and exploitation
- Social engineering and phishing attacks
Module 3: Network Security Technologies
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS)
- Virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Encryption and cryptography
- Access control and authentication mechanisms
Module 4: Incident Response and Forensics
- Incident response planning and procedures
- Digital forensics techniques and tools
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Incident analysis and reporting
Module 5: Advanced Topics in Network Security
- Cloud security and virtualization
- Internet of Things (IoT) security
- Malware analysis and prevention
- Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
- Emerging threats and trends in cybersecurity
