Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Introduction:

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) course is a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to identify, assess, and secure potential vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. As cyber threats continue to evolve, ethical hacking has become a critical skill for organizations to protect their digital assets. This course covers the latest cybersecurity techniques, hacking tools, and vulnerability assessment methods used by ethical hackers to safeguard systems. It also prepares participants for the CEH certification exam, one of the most sought-after certifications in the cybersecurity industry.

Course Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of ethical hacking and its role in modern cybersecurity.

• Master the use of popular hacking tools and techniques for penetration testing.

• Learn how to identify vulnerabilities, exploit them ethically, and implement countermeasures.

• Gain a thorough understanding of network security, web application security, and mobile security.

• Develop skills in footprinting, network scanning, enumeration, and system hacking.

• Learn how to protect systems against malware, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, session hijacking, and more.

• Be fully prepared to pass the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• What is ethical hacking? Understanding its legal and ethical implications.

• Overview of common cyber threats: Hacking, phishing, social engineering, and more.

• The role of ethical hackers in enhancing cybersecurity.

• Ethical hacking phases: Reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, and covering tracks.

• Hands-On: Setting up a lab environment for safe and legal hacking practices.

Module 2: Footprinting and Reconnaissance

• Introduction to footprinting: Gathering information about a target system or network.

• Techniques for passive and active reconnaissance.

• Tools for footprinting: Whois, nslookup, Google hacking, Maltego, and more.

• Hands-On: Conducting reconnaissance on a target system using various tools.

Module 3: Scanning Networks

• Overview of network scanning: Techniques for identifying open ports and services.

• Types of network scans: Port scanning, ping sweeps, TCP/IP scanning, and vulnerability scanning.

• Tools for network scanning: Nmap, Nessus, and OpenVAS.

• Hands-On: Performing network scans to identify potential vulnerabilities.

Module 4: Enumeration

• Understanding enumeration: Extracting detailed information about network resources and user accounts.

• Techniques for enumeration: SNMP enumeration, LDAP enumeration, and DNS enumeration.

• Tools used for enumeration: NetBIOS enumeration, SNMPwalk, and Metasploit.

• Hands-On: Conducting enumeration to gather information on systems and services.

Module 5: System Hacking

• Introduction to system hacking: Gaining access to systems and escalating privileges.

• Techniques for password cracking: Brute force, dictionary attacks, and rainbow tables.

• Overview of keylogging, spyware, and rootkits.

• Hands-On: Using popular password-cracking tools such as John the Ripper and Cain & Abel.

Module 6: Malware Threats

• Understanding malware: Types of malware, including viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware.

• How malware spreads and infects systems.

• Tools and techniques for detecting and removing malware.

• Hands-On: Analyzing malware and understanding how to protect against malware threats.

Module 7: Sniffing and Session Hijacking

• What is network sniffing? Techniques for intercepting and analyzing network traffic.

• Tools for sniffing: Wireshark, Tcpdump, and Ettercap.

• Understanding session hijacking: Techniques and countermeasures.

• Hands-On: Capturing and analyzing network traffic using Wireshark.

Module 8: Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

• Introduction to DoS and DDoS attacks: Techniques used to overwhelm and disable systems.

• Popular tools for launching DoS attacks: LOIC, HOIC, and Hping.

• Mitigating and preventing DoS attacks using firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

• Hands-On: Simulating a DoS attack and learning how to implement countermeasures.

Module 9: Social Engineering

• What is social engineering? Manipulating people to gain unauthorized access.

• Popular social engineering techniques: Phishing, pretexting, baiting, and tailgating.

• Understanding the human element in cybersecurity and how to defend against social engineering.

• Hands-On: Creating phishing simulations to understand common tactics.

Module 10: Web Application Hacking

• Introduction to web application security: Common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS (Cross-Site Scripting), and CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery).

• Exploiting web vulnerabilities using tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and SQLmap.

• Securing web applications: Best practices for developers and testers.

• Hands-On: Testing and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.

Module 11: Hacking Wireless Networks

• Overview of wireless network security: WEP, WPA, and WPA2.

• Techniques for cracking wireless encryption: Packet sniffing, WPA cracking, and MITM attacks.

• Tools for wireless hacking: Aircrack-ng, WiFi Pineapple, and Kismet.

• Hands-On: Conducting a wireless penetration test on a secured network.

Module 12: Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots

• Techniques for bypassing intrusion detection systems (IDS) and firewalls.

• Understanding honeypots and how hackers use them to lure attackers.

• Tools for evasion: Nmap, Metasploit, and Proxychains.

• Hands-On: Evading network security measures and testing the effectiveness of defenses.

Final Module: Ethical Hacking Tools and Techniques

• Overview of popular ethical hacking tools: Metasploit, Nmap, John the Ripper, and more.

• Best practices for penetration testing and conducting an ethical hacking assessment.

• Preparing for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam.

• Hands-On: Conducting a full penetration test on a simulated environment.

Final Project and CEH Certification Preparation:

• Final project: Simulating a full-scale ethical hacking engagement, from reconnaissance to exploitation and reporting.

• Practice exams and exam tips to prepare for the CEH certification.

• Guidance on how to pass the Certified Ethical Hacker exam with confidence.

Course Duration: 40-50 hours of instructor-led or self-paced learning.
Delivery Mode: Instructor-led online/live sessions or self-paced learning modules.
Target Audience: IT professionals, network administrators, cybersecurity specialists, and anyone interested in becoming a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).