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Ethical Hacking Essentials

Format

Virtual

Vendor

EC-Council

Course Price

$299

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Ethical Hacking Essentials

Overview

Ethical Hacking Essentials is an entry-level EC-Council course introducing the core concepts of ethical hacking and penetration testing. Ideal for beginners, this course provides the knowledge foundation needed to begin a cybersecurity career or progress to certifications like CEH.

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

Curriculum

  1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    • Hacking concepts, types, and phases
    • Information security controls and laws
    • Penetration testing overview

  2. Network Basics and Threats

    • TCP/IP fundamentals for security
    • Common network attacks and defenses
    • Firewalls, IDS, and IPS concepts

  3. System and Application Threats

    • Password attacks and system hacking
    • Malware types and countermeasures
    • Web application vulnerability basics

Who Should Attend & Prerequisites

Who should attend

  • Beginners entering cybersecurity
  • IT students and recent graduates
  • Professionals exploring ethical hacking as a career path

Prerequisites

  • Basic computer and internet literacy
  • No prior hacking or security experience needed

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand core ethical hacking concepts and methodology
  • Identify common network and system threats
  • Describe key security controls and defenses
  • Prepare for advanced EC-Council certifications

What's Included

  • EC-Council official e-courseware
  • iLabs practice environment
  • Exam voucher (included in course price)

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