Cybersecurity Defender Boot Camp (CEH/PenTest+)

Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

• Understanding Ethical Hacking
  • Principles and scope of ethical hacking
  • Legal considerations and ethical conduct
• Introduction to Penetration Testing
  • The PenTest+ methodology
  • Differences between ethical hacking and penetration testing

System Hacking and Tools

• System Hacking Techniques
  • Gaining access, maintaining access, and covering tracks
  • Hands-on system exploitation
• Penetration Testing Tools
  • Overview of popular PenTest tools (e.g., Metasploit, Nmap)
  • Practical exercises using these tools

Network and Perimeter Hacking

• Network Hacking Concepts
  • Sniffing, session hijacking, and countermeasures
  • Network scanning and enumeration
• Perimeter Security Penetration Testing
  • Assessing and breaching network defenses
  • Exploiting network vulnerabilities

Web Application Hacking

• Web Application Vulnerabilities
  • SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.
  • Identifying weaknesses in web applications
• Penetration Testing on Web Applications
  • Methods for testing web application security
  • Hands-on web app hacking exercises

Wireless Network and Mobile Security

• Hacking Wireless Networks
  • Wireless encryption weaknesses
  • Techniques for breaching wireless security
• Mobile Security and Penetration Testing
  • Exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile platforms
  • Mobile app security assessments

Advanced Penetration Testing Techniques

• Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
  • Understanding and simulating APTs
  • Advanced evasion techniques
• Writing Penetration Testing Reports
  • Documenting findings and recommendations
  • Effective communication of security risks

Ethical Hacking and PenTest+ Certification Preparation

CEH and PenTest+ Exam Preparation

• Review of key concepts and techniques
• Mock exams and tips for success