Level 1: Intro to Ethical Hacking
Overview
Explore the dynamics of cybersecurity with our comprehensive beginner’s course. Designed as an introduction to cybersecurity operations, this pathway provides a high-level overview of essential security concepts. You’ll delve into hackers’ motivations, examine diverse security threats, and understand the intricacies of various cyber-attacks. Additionally, you’ll become familiar with the basics of penetration testing. Gain practical experience through hands-on labs and discover what it’s like to work in the field of cybersecurity.
Course Details
Program Length: 1 Day
Weekend Class Length: 8 hours
Regional Price: Coming Soon
Outcomes
By the end of this level, you will have accomplished the following:
- Learn basic hacking techniques used in ethical manner.
- Gain insights in what security weakness is and how it’s exploited in real cyber-attack.
- Understand how cybercriminals are thinking, what is their motivation and what tools and techniques are most commonly used by them.
- Master how to perform incident analysis.
- Discover which cybersecurity career pathway is best suited for you.
- Ease in navigating and using a computer interface.
- Personal computer device and internet connection.
What is a hacker?
- What separates the good from the bad
- Case studies in modern cybersecurity
How do hackers exploit systems?
- Hands-on practice with finding vulnerabilities
- Team based exercises in building and using hacking skills
What does a career in cybersecurity look like?
- Career paths
- Certifications
- Continuous education
You are required to bring your own laptop with the Chrome web browser installed, or a Chromebook. Your computer should allow you to participate in a video call, while simultaneously using Chrome for accessing resources online.
In accordance with our Code of Conduct, punctuality, participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and demonstration of professional courtesy to others are required. Attendance will be recorded at the start of the class. Passing requires attendance on the full course.
