This intensive diploma equips students with practical ethical hacking skills, preparing them for careers in penetration testing, security assessment, and vulnerability analysis.
Introduction to Ethical Hacking Learning Objectives: • Understand the role and ethics of ethical hackers • Differentiate between white hat, gray hat, and black hat hackers • Learn legal frameworks and compliance requirements • Understand hacking methodologies (CEH, PTES, OWASP) Topics Covered: • History of hacking and cybersecurity • Legal considerations and contracts • Scope definition and rules of engagement • Bug bounty programs and responsible disclosure • Setting up a hacking lab environment Practical Lab: • Build a virtual hacking lab (VirtualBox/VMware) • Install Kali Linux and essential tools • Configure vulnerable machines (Metasploitable, DVWA)