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Ethical Hacking Core Skills (EHCS)

Format

Virtual

Vendor

EC-Council

Course Price

$999

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Ethical Hacking Core Skills (EHCS)

Overview

The EC-Council Ethical Hacking Core Skills (EHCS) course provides a foundational introduction to ethical hacking techniques and methodologies. Ideal for those entering cybersecurity or refreshing their penetration testing fundamentals, EHCS covers reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation basics, and post-exploitation concepts.

Delivered fully online and self-paced through AuditHive's EC-Council partnership.

Curriculum

  1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    • Ethical hacking methodology and phases
    • Legal frameworks and responsible disclosure
    • Types of threat actors and attack surfaces

  2. Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

    • Passive and active reconnaissance techniques
    • OSINT tools and footprinting
    • Network enumeration basics

  3. Scanning and Vulnerability Assessment

    • Network scanning with Nmap
    • Vulnerability scanning tools
    • Identifying open ports and services

  4. Exploitation Fundamentals

    • Introduction to exploitation techniques
    • Password attacks and cracking
    • Social engineering awareness

Who Should Attend & Prerequisites

Who should attend

  • IT professionals new to ethical hacking
  • Security analysts building penetration testing skills
  • Students pursuing cybersecurity careers
  • Anyone preparing for CEH or similar certifications

Prerequisites

  • Basic IT and networking knowledge
  • No prior hacking experience required

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand ethical hacking methodology and phases
  • Perform basic reconnaissance and OSINT
  • Conduct network scanning and vulnerability assessments
  • Apply foundational exploitation concepts

What's Included

  • EC-Council official e-courseware
  • iLabs hands-on practice environment
  • Study materials and practice questions

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