Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Basics
Learn to think like a hacker — and defend like a professional. This course covers the fundamentals of cybersecurity and ethical hacking using real tools like Kali Linux, Wireshark, and OWASP. One of the top 3 most in-demand IT skills of 2026.
About This Course
Cybersecurity is no longer optional for any organization — it is a critical business function. Every company, from banks to hospitals to e-commerce platforms, needs professionals who can identify vulnerabilities, test systems for weaknesses, and build defenses before attackers strike.Security certifications and cybersecurity skills rank consistently in the top 3 of 2026 hiring trends across India's IT sector. This course is designed for 3rd and 4th year CS/IT students who want to enter this high-demand, high-salary field with practical, hands-on training.You will learn how real attacks work — not to cause harm, but to understand and prevent them. Using industry-standard tools like Kali Linux, Wireshark, and the OWASP framework, you will perform ethical hacking exercises in a safe lab environment. You will understand network security, web application vulnerabilities, password attacks, and how to write a professional penetration testing report.This course sets you on the path toward globally recognized certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), and CISSP — credentials that open doors to some of the highest-paying roles in IT.
Curriculum Highlights
Week 1 — Cybersecurity Fundamentals
What is cybersecurity and why it matters; types of cyber threats: malware, phishing, ransomware, social engineering; CIA triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability; setting up Kali Linux lab environmentWeek 2 — Networking for Security
TCP/IP and OSI model; ports, protocols, and services; network scanning with Nmap; packet analysis with Wireshark; understanding firewalls and VPNsWeek 3 — Web Application Security
OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities; SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS); broken authentication and insecure configuration; using Burp Suite for web testing basicsWeek 4 — System & Password Security
Linux command line for security professionals; user permissions and privilege escalation; password hashing and cracking basics with Hashcat; brute force and dictionary attacksWeek 5 — Ethical Hacking Methodology
Phases of ethical hacking: reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, reporting; using Metasploit framework basics; vulnerability assessment vs penetration testing; writing a professional pentest reportWeek 6 — Defensive Security & Capstone
Intrusion detection systems (IDS); log analysis and SIEM basics; incident response fundamentals; capstone: full vulnerability assessment on a practice target; certification roadmap: Security+, CEH
What You'll Achieve
Understand how cyberattacks work and how to prevent them
Use Kali Linux, Wireshark, and OWASP tools confidently
Identify and test for common web application vulnerabilities
Perform basic network scanning and packet analysis
Write a professional penetration testing report
A strong foundation toward CEH and CompTIA Security+ certifications
Job-ready for roles in cybersecurity analyst, SOC analyst, and ethical hacker positions
