Ethical Hacker
R3 500.00
To master the hacking technologies, you will need to become one, but an ethical one! This course provides the advanced hacking tools and techniques used by hackers and information security professionals alike to break into an organisation’s systems.
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Course fee
Cost: R3 500.00
Deposit: R875.00
Monthly instalment: R875.00 x 3
Study duration: We recommend a total of 30 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.
Skillsoft course access: 12 months
About the course
Course code: C01060
This course is aimed at:
Candidates who want to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity and threat detection.
Modules and topics covered:
Ethical Hacker
- Cybersecurity Concepts, Attacks, and Information Warfare
- Cyber Kill Chain, TTPs, Behaviors, and Threat Hunting
- Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Threat Modeling
- Incident Management, ML, AI, and Regulations
- Hacking Methodology, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and Diamond Model
- Footprinting, Google Dorks, Search Engines, and Subdomains
- Recon Tools and Tactics
- Footprinting and Social Engineering Recon and Countermeasures
- Network Scanning, TCP, Host Discovery, and Port/Service Scanning
- Nmap TCP Scans
- Nmap IDLE IPID, UDP, and SCTP Scans
- Scan Optimization, OS Identification, and IDS/Firewall Evasion
- NetBIOS, SMB, SNMP, and LDAP Enumeration
- NTP, NFS, SMTP, and FTP Enumeration
- Vulnerability Assessment, Management, and Classification
- Vulnerability Assessment Types, Models, Tools, and Reports
- Windows Authentication
- Passwords Attacks, Extraction, and Cracking
- Buffer Overflows, Privilege Escalation, and System Access
- Steganography and Avoiding Detection
- AD Enumeration, Mimikatz, and Pivoting Techniques
- Malware, Threats, Trojans, and Viruses
- Fileless Malware, Malware Analysis, and Countermeasures
- Sniffing and Poisoning
- Social Engineering, Insider Threats, and Identity Theft
- DoS, DDoS, Volumetric, and Protocol Attacks
- App Layer Attacks, Botnets, and DoS Countermeasures
- Hijacking Concepts and Countermeasures
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewalls, and Honeypots
- Web Server Hacking, Attacks, and Attack Methodologies
- Web Application Attacks and Vulnerabilities
- Web App Hacking Methodology, CSRF Attacks, and Input Filter Evasion
- IDOR Attacks, File Inclusion Attacks, Web APIs, and Webhooks
- SQL Injection Concepts and Attacks
- SQL Injection and SQLMap
- Wireless Concepts, Threats, and Hacking Tools
- Wireless Hacking and Countermeasures
- Mobile Hacking, OS Security, and Device Management
- IoT Threats, Vulnerabilities, Attack Tools, and Countermeasures
- Operational Technology Concepts, Attack Tools, and Countermeasures
- Cloud Computing, Containers, Hacking, and Security Controls
- Cryptography, Algorithms, Implementations, and Tools
- PKI, Cryptanalysis, and Attack Countermeasures
Admission requirements
Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements, but candidates need at least two years of experience in information security.
Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).
Expertise level: Intermediate
Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
Effort: Self-paced learning online.
Accreditation status
Course type: Industry endorsed
Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.
Certification issued by: College SA
Assessment details
- Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
- At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
- Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.
Exam information:
- External industry exam: Ethical Hacker
- Exam format: Multiple choice questions
- Duration: 4 hours (240 minutes)
- Number of questions: 125
- Passing score: 70%
- Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
- Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.
What to expect
Dedicated support team
We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.
Exam booking assistance
Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. College SA also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.
Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access
Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.
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