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Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

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Cybersecurity · Self-paced course

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Learn the methodology penetration testers use to find and report weaknesses, practised only in labs and systems you are authorised to test.

$97

One-time payment · Self-paced course · 6 modules · 12 lessons

Enroll now — $97Read a free preview lesson

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What this is

Learn how to think like a hacker and defend systems by mastering offensive security techniques used by real-world penetration testers.

The course teaches technique and reporting in legal practice environments. It does not authorise you to test any system you do not own or have written permission to test, and it does not award a certification or promise a security job.

What you will be able to do

  • Reconnaissance and OSINT techniques
  • Vulnerability scanning with Nmap and Nessus
  • Exploitation with Metasploit Framework
  • Web application attacks: SQLi, XSS, CSRF
  • Password cracking and privilege escalation
  • Writing professional penetration test reports

The curriculum

Module 1

Reconnaissance and OSINT

  1. Scoping, rules of engagement and permissionFree preview
  2. Passive and active information gathering
Module 2

Vulnerability scanning

  1. Running Nmap scans and reading results
  2. Vulnerability scanners and false positives
Module 3

Exploitation basics

  1. How exploitation frameworks work
  2. Safe exploitation in a lab
Module 4

Web application attacks

  1. SQL injection, XSS and CSRF explained
  2. Testing a deliberately vulnerable app
Module 5

Passwords and privilege escalation

  1. How password attacks work
  2. Common privilege-escalation paths
Module 6

Reporting

  1. Rating and evidencing findings
  2. Writing the report and remediation advice
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This is for you if…

  • You work in IT or development and want to understand how attacks really happen
  • You are moving toward a security role and want a structured start
  • You prefer hands-on lab practice to theory alone
  • You want to write findings that non-specialists can act on

What you get

  • Lifetime access to all 12 lessons across 6 modules
  • Self-paced lessons you can start, pause and revisit on any device
  • A practical action step in each module to apply what you learn
  • A free preview lesson so you can check the approach before you buy
  • Coverage by our 30-day refund policy if the course is not right for you

Questions

Do I get a certification, licence or credential?

No. This course does not award any certification, licence or professional credential, and it is not accredited by any body. It is an educational course only.

Do I need any experience?

No formal experience is required unless noted above. Read the free preview lesson and the ‘This is for you if…’ list to check the level is right for you.

How do I get access?

Checkout is handled securely by Stripe. Access details are sent to the email address you use at checkout.

How long do I have access?

Access does not expire. The course is self-paced, so you can work through it on your own schedule.

What if it isn’t right for me?

Purchases are covered by our refund policy. Please read it before buying.

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