Ethical Hacker

Name: Ethical Hacker
SKU: C01060
Availability: InStock

R3 328.50

To master the hacking technologies, you will need to become one, but an ethical one! This course provides the advanced hacking tools and techniques used by hackers and information security professionals alike to break into an organisation’s systems.

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Certified by Optimi College

Course fee: R3 328.50

Deposit: R1 667.40

Monthly instalment: R553.70

Payment duration: 3 months

Study duration: We recommend a total of 30 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.

Skillsoft course access: 12 months

Course code: C01060

This course is aimed at:

Candidates who want to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity and threat detection.

Modules and topics covered:

Ethical Hacker

Cybersecurity Concepts, Attacks, and Information Warfare

Cyber Kill Chain, TTPs, Behaviors, and Threat Hunting

Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Threat Modeling

Incident Management, ML, AI, and Regulations

Hacking Methodology, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and Diamond Model

Footprinting, Google Dorks, Search Engines, and Subdomains

Recon Tools and Tactics

Footprinting and Social Engineering Recon and Countermeasures

Network Scanning, TCP, Host Discovery, and Port/Service Scanning

Nmap TCP Scans

Nmap IDLE IPID, UDP, and SCTP Scans

Scan Optimization, OS Identification, and IDS/Firewall Evasion

NetBIOS, SMB, SNMP, and LDAP Enumeration

NTP, NFS, SMTP, and FTP Enumeration

Vulnerability Assessment, Management, and Classification

Vulnerability Assessment Types, Models, Tools, and Reports

Windows Authentication

Passwords Attacks, Extraction, and Cracking

Buffer Overflows, Privilege Escalation, and System Access

Steganography and Avoiding Detection

AD Enumeration, Mimikatz, and Pivoting Techniques

Malware, Threats, Trojans, and Viruses

Fileless Malware, Malware Analysis, and Countermeasures

Sniffing and Poisoning

Social Engineering, Insider Threats, and Identity Theft

DoS, DDoS, Volumetric, and Protocol Attacks

App Layer Attacks, Botnets, and DoS Countermeasures

Hijacking Concepts and Countermeasures

Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewalls, and Honeypots

Web Server Hacking, Attacks, and Attack Methodologies

Web Application Attacks and Vulnerabilities

Web App Hacking Methodology, CSRF Attacks, and Input Filter Evasion

IDOR Attacks, File Inclusion Attacks, Web APIs, and Webhooks

SQL Injection Concepts and Attacks

SQL Injection and SQLMap

Wireless Concepts, Threats, and Hacking Tools

Wireless Hacking and Countermeasures

Mobile Hacking, OS Security, and Device Management

IoT Threats, Vulnerabilities, Attack Tools, and Countermeasures

Operational Technology Concepts, Attack Tools, and Countermeasures

Cloud Computing, Containers, Hacking, and Security Controls

Cryptography, Algorithms, Implementations, and Tools

PKI, Cryptanalysis, and Attack Countermeasures

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements, but candidates need at least two years of experience in information security.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Industry endorsed

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: Optimi College

Assessment information:

Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

Exam information:

External industry exam: Ethical Hacker
Exam format: Multiple choice questions
Duration: 4 hours (240 minutes)
Number of questions: 125
Passing score: 70%
Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Exam booking assistance

Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. Optimi College also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.

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