November 2024
Beginner
1h 49m
English
on-demand course
Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: Core Concepts and Techniques in Penetration Testing
with Gabrielle Botbol
Closed Captioning available in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Overview
If you're curious about the mindset of hackers, then ethical hacking—also known as penetration testing—might be the ideal path for you. Ethical hacking enables you to identify security vulnerabilities within your organization and evaluate its overall security posture by simulating real-world attacks.
In this course, expert Gabrielle Botbol offers a comprehensive introduction to ethical hacking, covering fundamental concepts and essential techniques. You'll delve into the pentesting lifecycle, learn key terms and definitions, and understand the critical importance of ethical hacking principles. The course also explores various standards and methodologies used in pentesting and highlights the significance of effective reporting and communication. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to become a proactive defender of networks and systems, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.
What you'll learn and how to apply it
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Understand the role and significance of pentesting in cybersecurity.
- Describe the pentesting lifecycle and its stages.
- Identify key concepts and terminology used in pentesting.
- Recognize ethical and legal considerations in pentesting.
- Communicate pentesting findings effectively.
This course is for you because
- You are an IT and cybersecurity professional looking to gain foundational knowledge in pentesting.
- You are a beginner who wants to understand the basic principles and practices of ethical hacking.
- You are a bug hunter interested in learning about the pentest process.
- You are a cybersecurity professional looking to become a pentester.
By the end of this course, you will be able to comprehend the fundamentals of pentesting, including the pentesting lifecycle, core concepts, and key methodologies.
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of cybersecurity principles
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