Global Certificate in Ethical Hacking and Defense
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Ethical Hacking and Defense is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the necessary skills to excel in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. This program emphasizes the importance of ethical hacking as a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening system security.
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• Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: Introduction to ethical hacking, understanding hacking methods, ethics and legalities, types of hackers and hacking, penetration testing, risk assessment, and basic security principles.
• Network Security: Network security principles, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, virtual private networks (VPNs), wireless network security, and securing network devices.
• System Security: Operating system security, hardening servers, securing endpoints, application security, and secure coding practices.
• Web Application Security: Web application architecture, secure coding practices, web application firewalls (WAFs), SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
• Mobile Device Security: Mobile device architecture, mobile device management (MDM), securing mobile applications, and mobile application penetration testing.
• Cryptography and Encryption: Cryptography principles, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, public key infrastructure (PKI), and secure communication.
• Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering: Malware analysis methods, reverse engineering techniques, and malware mitigation strategies.
• Incident Response and Disaster Recovery: Incident response principles, disaster recovery planning, and post-incident analysis.
• Cloud Security: Cloud computing architecture, cloud security challenges, securing cloud infrastructure, and cloud security best practices.
• Ethical Hacking Tools and Techniques: Ethical hacking tools, penetration testing methodologies, and reporting and communication strategies.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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