This course provides a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking. You will learn how hackers think, how attacks happen, and how security professionals defend systems.
The course covers networking basics, Linux for hacking, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, system security, reconnaissance, exploitation, malware basics, cloud security, and incident response.
Through hands-on labs using real tools like Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Metasploit, and Nmap, you will perform controlled security assessments and learn how to secure systems like a professional.

Learning Outcomes

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Types of cyberattacks
• Security controls & policies
• Authentication & authorization

Networking for Security

• IP addressing, DNS, DHCP
• Firewalls, routers & ports
• TCP/IP & OSI model
• Packet analysis & traffic monitoring

Linux & Scripting for Hacking

• Basic Linux commands
• File permissions & users
• Bash scripting fundamentals
• Using Linux for pentesting

Ethical Hacking Stages

• Reconnaissance (Passive & Active)
• Scanning & Enumeration
• Vulnerability Analysis
• Gaining Access
• Maintaining Access
• Covering Tracks

Tools & Techniques

• Nmap & Zenmap
• Wireshark packet sniffing
• Burp Suite for web pentesting
• Hydra & John the Ripper
• Metasploit framework
• Nikto & Dirbuster

Web Application Security

• OWASP Top 10
• SQL Injection
• XSS (Cross-site scripting)
• CSRF
• Authentication bypass
• Insecure file uploads

System Security

• Windows & Linux hardening
• Malware basics
• Password security
• Logging & monitoring

Cloud Security Basics

• Cloud vulnerabilities
• IAM & access policies
• Secure cloud configuration
• Intro to AWS/Azure security

Incident Response & Forensics

• Threat detection
• Evidence collection
• Log analysis
• Incident reporting

Project Work

• Network scanning project
• Web vulnerability assessment
• Exploitation & patching simulation
• Final cybersecurity case study