Ethical Hacking
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Overview:
Ethical Hacking involves authorized attempts to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in a system to assess its security.
Key Concepts:
White-hat hacking, legal and ethical considerations, and penetration testing.
Skills Developed:
Conducting ethical hacking assessments to enhance system security.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
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Introduction:
Cybersecurity Fundamentals cover the basic principles and practices of securing computer systems and networks.
Key Features:
Confidentiality, integrity, availability, and common threats.
Skills Developed:
Understanding foundational principles to establish a secure computing environment.
Network Security
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Overview:
Network Security focuses on protecting computer networks and their components from unauthorized access and attacks.
Key Elements:
Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption.
Skills Developed:
Implementing measures to secure network infrastructure.
Vulnerability Assessment
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Introduction:
Vulnerability Assessment involves identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities in a system or network.
Key Concepts:
Scanning tools, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
Skills Developed:
Assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities to enhance overall security.
Penetration Testing
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Overview:
Penetration Testing involves simulating cyber-attacks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities for security improvement.
Key Concepts:
Black-box testing, white-box testing, and ethical exploitation.
Skills Developed:
Performing controlled attacks to assess system resilience.
Web Application Security
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Introduction:
Web Application Security focuses on securing websites and web applications from cyber threats.
Key Elements:
Cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and secure coding practices.
Skills Developed:
Implementing measures to protect web applications from common vulnerabilities.
Security Tools and Techniques
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Overview:
Security Tools and Techniques encompass a range of software and methodologies to enhance cybersecurity.
Key Tools:
Wireshark, Metasploit, Nessus, and encryption tools.
Skills Developed:
Familiarity with security tools and techniques for threat detection and prevention.
