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The Complete Ethical Hacking Course Specialization
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The Complete Ethical Hacking Course Specialization

Master Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing. Master ethical hacking tools, penetration testing, and real-world cybersecurity applications.

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4.4

(7 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Master the essential tools and techniques of ethical hacking, including Kali Linux, network penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning

  • Learn to protect your privacy with VPNs, DNS, and anonymous browsing techniques while exploring the dark web safely

  • Gain hands-on experience in exploiting vulnerabilities with tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and nMap

  • Develop Python scripts for automating ethical hacking tasks and customizing penetration testing methods

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May 2025

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Set up a safe virtual environment for ethical hacking using Kali Linux and Virtualbox

  • Understand the key tools and techniques used in ethical hacking, including Wireshark, nMap, and Metasploit

  • Perform penetration testing on networks, wireless systems, and vulnerable targets to identify security gaps

  • Enhance online anonymity through VPNs, DNS management, and dark web exploration

Skills you'll gain

Network Security, Penetration Testing, System Configuration, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), File Management, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Linux, Virtual Machines, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, and Command-Line Interface

What you'll learn

  • Execute advanced web-based attacks using tools like Beef and msfvenom

  • Understand and defend against social engineering techniques like phishing and malware

  • Perform effective penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on web applications

  • Safeguard against cross-site scripting (XSS) and other common web application vulnerabilities

Skills you'll gain

Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Metasploit, Javascript, Web Servers, Security Awareness, and Cyber Attacks

What you'll learn

  • Master SQL injection techniques and exploit vulnerable web applications

  • Use Python for ethical hacking, creating automation tools and exploiting vulnerabilities

  • Conduct comprehensive website penetration testing using tools like sqlmap and ZAP

  • Explore AI hacking concepts, including prompt injections and cross-language prompts

Skills you'll gain

Python Programming, Scripting, SQL, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, OSI Models, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, and Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)

What you'll learn

  • Develop advanced Python scripts using Object-Oriented Programming for ethical hacking tasks

  • Create backdoors, keyloggers, and network exploits for penetration testing

  • Package and disguise malicious files to bypass security systems and execute attacks

  • Implement defensive strategies against MITM attacks, packet listeners, and other network exploits

Skills you'll gain

Scripting, Python Programming, Exploit development, Cyber Security Assessment, Remote Access Systems, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Network Protocols, and Command-Line Interface

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