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Ethical Hacking Essentials

Format

Self-paced (eLearning)

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 online and self-paced through AuditHive's EC-Council partnership. Complete website checkout to complete and confirm enrollment.

Check the official course provider course and credential requirements for the current syllabus, exam and certification criteria.

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

EC-Council describes this Essentials course as suitable for beginners without prior cybersecurity work experience. Basic computer literacy will help you follow the material.

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

Exam and credential requirements

Training and certification are separate steps. Review EC-Council's applicable examination, eligibility and completion requirements before scheduling your assessment. Purchasing a course does not itself award the credential. Voucher validity, retakes and credential maintenance follow the terms for your course and examination.

What's Included

  • EC-Council official e-courseware
  • Practical learning resources supplied with the course package
  • Exam voucher (included in course price)

Confirm the assigned course version, access period, practical resources and exam-voucher terms in your enrollment information. Contact training@auditpartners.com before checkout if you need a particular package feature.

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