Certified Professional Ethical Hacker (CPEH)

The Certified Professional Ethical Hacker (CPEH) course is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in ethical hacking and penetration testing.

This course prepares individuals to understand and address security vulnerabilities by simulating real-world hacking scenarios.

It covers the entire hacking process from reconnaissance to post-engagement activities, ensuring a deep understanding of both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies.

What You Will Learn

• Understanding the role and importance of ethical hacking
• Techniques for identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities
• Tools and methods for conducting penetration tests
• Legal and ethical considerations in ethical hacking
• Real-world applications and case studies in ethical hacking

Certified Professional Ethical Hacker (CPEH) Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Overview of Ethical Hacking:
  • Definition and purpose
  • Differences between ethical hacking and illegal hacking
• Legal and Ethical Issues:
  • Laws and regulations (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, GDPR, etc.)
  • Professional ethics and code of conduct
• Hacking Methodologies:
  • Overview of hacking phases: Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, Covering Tracks

Module 2: Reconnaissance Techniques

• Information Gathering:
  • Techniques for passive and active reconnaissance
  • Tools for gathering information (WHOIS, nslookup, etc.)
• Social Engineering:
  • Methods of manipulation (phishing, pretexting)
  • Defense mechanisms
• Physical Security Attacks:
  • Physical penetration testing techniques
  • Countermeasures for physical security threats

Module 3: Scanning Networks

• Network Scanning and Enumeration:
  • Tools and techniques (Nmap, Zenmap)
  • Identifying live hosts, services, and open ports
• Vulnerability Scanning:
  • Using tools like Nessus, OpenVAS for vulnerability assessment
  • Analyzing and interpreting scan results

Module 4: Gaining Access

• System Hacking Techniques:
  • Password attacks (brute force, dictionary, rainbow tables)
  • Exploiting software vulnerabilities
• Malware and Backdoors:
  • Types of malware (viruses, worms, Trojans)
  • Backdoor creation and deployment
• SQL Injection:
  • Identifying and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities
  • Prevention techniques

Module 5: Maintaining Access and Covering Tracks

• Maintaining Access:
  • Techniques for persistence (rootkits, Trojans)
  • Evading detection and maintaining control
• Covering Tracks:
  • Methods for clearing logs and hiding activities
  • Using steganography to conceal data

Module 6: Sniffing and Session Hijacking

• Network Sniffing:
  • Packet capturing and analysis using tools like Wireshark
  • Mitigation techniques
• Session Hijacking:
  • Techniques and tools for hijacking sessions
  • Countermeasures

Module 7: Web Application Security

• Web Application Vulnerabilities:
  • Common vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, SQL injection)
  • Testing tools (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
• Securing Web Applications:
  • Best practices and mitigation strategies

Module 8: Wireless Network Security

• Wireless Network Basics:
  • Understanding Wi-Fi standards and security protocols
  • Cracking wireless encryption (WEP, WPA/WPA2)
• Wireless Attacks and Countermeasures:
  • Rogue access points, Evil twin attacks
  • Securing wireless networks

Module 9: Cryptography

• Fundamentals of Cryptography:
  • Encryption and decryption concepts
  • Symmetric vs. asymmetric cryptography
• Cryptographic Attacks:
  • Common attacks (man-in-the-middle, replay attacks)
  • Best practices for secure communication

Module 10: Penetration Testing and Methodologies

• Penetration Testing Fundamentals:
  • Planning and scoping penetration tests
  • Methodologies (OSSTMM, NIST, PTES)
• Conducting Penetration Tests:
  • Practical use of tools (Metasploit, Kali Linux)
  • Reporting and documentation
• Post-Engagement Activities:
  • Analysis and remediation
  • Delivering results and recommendations

Target Audience

• IT professionals seeking to enhance their cybersecurity skills
• Aspiring ethical hackers and penetration testers
• Security analysts and network administrators
• Individuals interested in cybersecurity and ethical hacking

Course Duration

• 100+ lectures
• Full lifetime access
• Access on mobile and TV
• Certificate of Completion
• 5000+ students enrolled
• Complete Practical Training
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