Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert
Course Overview
This complete course takes you from absolute beginner to expert in ethical hacking and cybersecurity. You will learn how hackers think, how attacks are performed, and most importantly, how to defend against them. Through structured lessons and practical demonstrations, you will build strong foundations in networking, Linux, reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques.
The course focuses on real-world scenarios, lab-based practice, and responsible ethical hacking. By the end, you will understand how to secure WiFi networks, test web applications, protect mobile devices, and build a successful career in cybersecurity.
Duration: 3 weeks, 3 days | Level: Intermediate | Language: English
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
What You'll Learn
- Networking fundamentals and how data flows across networks
- How to set up a professional ethical hacking lab safely
- Linux, Python, Bash, and PowerShell basics for security tasks
- Methods to stay anonymous and protect your identity online
- WiFi security testing and wireless network exploitation techniques
- How to build your personal brand as an ethical hacker
- Passive and active reconnaissance for information gathering
- Exploitation methods and controlled attack execution
- Post-exploitation techniques and maintaining access analysis
- Website and web application vulnerability testing
- Mobile phone security testing and threat detection
- Career paths and income opportunities in cybersecurity
Exclusive Offer
What You'll Get
- Step-by-step guidance from beginner to advanced ethical hacking
- Practical hacking lab experience with real-world techniques
- Knowledge of offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies
- Skills to identify vulnerabilities and secure systems
- Career roadmap for entering the cybersecurity industry
- Certificate of completion to strengthen your CV
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need prior hacking experience?
A: No. The course starts from the basics and gradually moves to advanced techniques.
Q: Is WiFi and web hacking covered practically?
A: Yes. You will learn practical techniques in a controlled lab environment.
Q: Will I learn how to stay anonymous online?
A: Yes. The course covers privacy tools and anonymity techniques.
Q: Can this course help me start a cybersecurity career?
A: Yes. It includes guidance on career paths, personal branding, and income opportunities.
Course Curriculum
| Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert | |||
| Course Introduction | |||
| Course Overview | 00:08:00 | ||
| About Your Instructors | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section Overview | 00:03:00 | ||
| Current Cybersecurity Market | 00:09:00 | ||
| The 3 Types of Hackers | 00:05:00 | ||
| The 4 Elements of Security | 00:04:00 | ||
| Ethical Hacker Terminology | 00:04:00 | ||
| Common Methods of Hacking | 00:08:00 | ||
| Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Overview | 00:03:00 | ||
| Ethical Hacking vs Penetration Testing | 00:06:00 | ||
| Job Opportunities in Cybersecurity | 00:01:00 | ||
| Who is This Course is For? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Networking Basics | |||
| Networking Section Overview | 00:12:00 | ||
| How Data Travels Across The Internet | 00:02:00 | ||
| Understanding Ports and Protocols | 00:08:00 | ||
| Understanding IP Addresses: Public & Private | 00:02:00 | ||
| What Are Subnets? | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Average Network vs Remote Based | 00:06:00 | ||
| Setting Up Your Hacking Lab | |||
| Hacking Lab Section Overview | 00:09:00 | ||
| Understanding Virtual Machines | 00:03:00 | ||
| Setup Your Kali Linux Machine | 00:10:00 | ||
| VN Setup & Testing Vulnerable Systems | 00:23:00 | ||
| Linux/Python/Bash & PowerShell Basics | |||
| Linux+Python+Bash+Powershell Section Overview | 00:06:00 | ||
| Linux Basics | 00:11:00 | ||
| Working With Directories & Moving Files | 00:03:00 | ||
| Installing & Updating Application Files | 00:02:00 | ||
| Linux Text Editors | 00:04:00 | ||
| Searching For Files | 00:02:00 | ||
| Bash Scripting Basics | 00:09:00 | ||
| Python Basics | 00:11:00 | ||
| How To Remain Anonymous On The Web | |||
| Remaining Anonymous Section Overview | 00:06:00 | ||
| TOR Browser Overview | 00:06:00 | ||
| Anonsurf Overview | 00:03:00 | ||
| Changing Mac Addresses | 00:03:00 | ||
| Using a Virtual Private Network/Server (VPN, VPS) | 00:04:00 | ||
| How To Hack Into WIFI | |||
| WiFi Hacking Section Overview | 00:06:00 | ||
| WiFi Hacking System Setup | 00:09:00 | ||
| WEP Hacking Attack #1 | 00:09:00 | ||
| WEP Hacking Attack #2 | 00:04:00 | ||
| WPA/WPA2 Hacking | 00:10:00 | ||
| Passive & Active Reconnaissance (Information Gathering) | |||
| Reconnaissance Section Overview | 00:04:00 | ||
| Passive Recon vs Active Recon | 00:01:00 | ||
| Recon-ng Overview | 00:15:00 | ||
| Whois Enumeration | 00:02:00 | ||
| DNS Enumeration Overview | 00:02:00 | ||
| Netcraft.com DNS Information | 00:03:00 | ||
| Google Hacking | 00:05:00 | ||
| Shodan.io Overview | 00:02:00 | ||
| Securityheaders.com (Analyze HTTPS Headers of website) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Ssllabs.com/ssltest (Look for SSL issues on website) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Pastebin.com (Sensitive Information) | 00:01:00 | ||
| NMAP Port Scanning (Discover open ports, OS, Services, Vulnerabilities, etc.) | 00:15:00 | ||
| Netcat Overview + SMB/NFSEnumeration | 00:14:00 | ||
| Nikto & Sparta Web Application Scanner | 00:06:00 | ||
| SMPT Enumeration + Nessus/Openvas Scanners | 00:05:00 | ||
| Launching Attacks | |||
| Launching Attacks Overview | 00:10:00 | ||
| Analyzing Information Gathered | 00:04:00 | ||
| Taking Advantage of Telenet | 00:06:00 | ||
| Searching & Understanding Exploits | 00:06:00 | ||
| Copy Exploits From Searchsploit | 00:03:00 | ||
| Understanding Exploits | 00:04:00 | ||
| Launching Exploits | 00:24:00 | ||
| Brute Force Attacks | 00:07:00 | ||
| How To Crack Passwords | 00:04:00 | ||
| ARP Spoofing Overview | 00:21:00 | ||
| Introduction To Cryptography | 00:14:00 | ||
| Post Exploitation | |||
| Post Exploitation Section Overview | 00:03:00 | ||
| Privilege Escalation | 00:29:00 | ||
| Transferring Files in/out of Victim, Creating Custom Malware + Evading Antivirus | 00:27:00 | ||
| Installing a Keylogger | 00:03:00 | ||
| Installing a Backdoor | 00:07:00 | ||
| Website & Web Application Hacking | |||
| Website & Web Application Hacking Overview | 00:06:00 | ||
| Web Application Scanning | 00:08:00 | ||
| Directory Buster Hacking Tool | 00:03:00 | ||
| Nikto Web App Hacking Tool | 00:03:00 | ||
| SQLmap and SQL Ninja Overview | 00:01:00 | ||
| How To Execute Brute Force Attacks | 00:13:00 | ||
| Using Command Injection | 00:03:00 | ||
| Malicious File Upload | 00:10:00 | ||
| Local & Remote File Inclusion | 00:10:00 | ||
| SQL Injection Overview | 00:19:00 | ||
| Using Cross Site Request Forgery | 00:11:00 | ||
| Cross Site Scripting Overview | 00:12:00 | ||
| Mobile Phone Hacking & Security | |||
| Mobile Phone Hacking Section Overview | 00:11:00 | ||
| Mobile Attack Vectors | 00:02:00 | ||
| Mobile Hacking Using URLs | 00:02:00 | ||
| Jail Breaking and Rooting Considerations | 00:01:00 | ||
| Privacy Issues (Geo Location) | 00:01:00 | ||
| Mobile Phone Data Security | 00:02:00 | ||
| Getting Your Name Out There As An Ethical Hacker | |||
| Getting Your Name Out There Section Overview | 00:02:00 | ||
| Building A Brand | 00:09:00 | ||
| Personal Branding | 00:13:00 | ||
| Setup Your Website and Blog | 00:11:00 | ||
| Writing a Book | 00:10:00 | ||
| Starting a Podcast | 00:08:00 | ||
| Networking Overview | 00:06:00 | ||
| How To Make Money As An Ethical Hacker | |||
| Making Money Section Overview | 00:02:00 | ||
| Bug Bounty Programs | 00:04:00 | ||
| How To Start Freelancing | 00:11:00 | ||
| How To Start Client Consulting | 00:09:00 | ||
| How To Start A Career In Cybersecurity | |||
| Potential Salary & Cybersecurity Roadmap | 00:10:00 | ||
| Books Recommendations | 00:03:00 | ||
| Places to Practice Hacking for Free | 00:03:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resources – Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment -Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert | 3 weeks, 3 days | ||
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