Level 1: Intro to Ethical Hacking
Overview
Discover the dynamics of cybersecurity with our in-depth course for beginners. This pathway is designed as your first encounter with the world of cybersecurity operations, offering a high-level overview of various security aspects. Here, you will learn about the hacker’s motivation exploring diverse types of security threats, understanding the intricate workings of various cybersecurity attacks, and getting acquittanced with the basics of the penetration testing. You will also gain hands-on experience through labs to better understand what it means to work in cybersecurity.
In short, with Level 1, you will learn whether your future belongs in the cybersecurity industry – and whether you have what it takes to protect the digital infrastructure against looming threats in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Course Details
Program Length: 1 Day
Weekend Classes Length: 8 hours
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 cyberattack.
- 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
