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Full Curriculum
Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking
Here’s a week-by-week breakdown of what you’ll learn. Our curriculum is designed to take you from beginner to job-ready in just 3 months.
Week 1INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY AND ETHICAL HACKING
- Understanding Cyber Security
- Overview of Ethical Hacking
- The Role of an Ethical Hacker
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Hacking
Week 2NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS
- Basic Networking Concepts
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Network Devices and Their Functions
Week 3SECURITY ESSENTIALS
- Understanding Firewalls and VPNs
- Security Policies and Procedures
- Basics of Cryptography
- Secure Network Architecture
Week 4OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS
- Windows and Linux Basics
- File Systems and Permissions
- Command Line Basics
- System Administration Tools
Week 5INTRODUCTION TO PENETRATION TESTING
- Phases of Penetration Testing
- Planning and Scoping
- Reconnaissance Techniques
- Vulnerability Assessment
Week 6SOCIAL ENGINEERING
- Understanding Social Engineering
- Common Techniques (Phishing, Pretexting)
- Social Engineering Countermeasures
- Real-World Examples and Case Studies
Week 7NETWORK SCANNING AND ENUMERATION
- Introduction to Network Scanning
- Scanning Tools (Nmap, Wireshark)
- Identifying Live Hosts and Open Ports
- Enumerating Network Services
Week 8CRYPTOGRAPHY AND ENCRYPTION
- Basics of Cryptography
- Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
- Hashing and Digital Signatures
- Practical Cryptographic Applications
Week 9ETHICAL HACKING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking Tools
- Using Kali Linux for Hacking
- Tool Demonstrations (Metasploit, Burp Suite, etc.)
- Best Practices for Using Hacking Tools
Week 10INCIDENT RESPONSE AND CYBER DEFENSE
- Introduction to Incident Response
- Detecting and Responding to Incidents
- Forensic Analysis Basics
- Building a Cyber Defense Strategy
Week 11BUILDING A CAREER IN CYBER SECURITY
- Career Paths in Cyber Security
- Certifications and Educational Pathways
- Job Search Strategies and Resume Tips
- Continuing Education and Professional Development
Week 12PROJECT.
- Design and execute a mini penetration testing project
- Develop a basic incident response plan for the simulated attack scenario.
- Document findings in a professional penetration testing report,
- Present the project to the class, demonstrating both technical execution and communication skills.