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Unlock Your Path to Ethical Hacking Mastery. Master ethical hacking methodologies and tools to enhance cybersecurity effectiveness.
Instructor: Jason Crossland
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Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Experience in IT or networking field, with a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Experience in IT or networking field, with a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts.
Apply ethical hacking methodologies and frameworks, including the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES).
Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices, networks, and web applications through hands-on labs.
Understand cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to enhance security measures and counter cryptographic attacks.
Create detailed penetration testing reports and executive summaries to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
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This Specialization is designed for post-graduate students aiming to develop ethical hacking skills. Through three comprehensive courses, you will explore methodologies, penetration testing techniques, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, preparing you to effectively assess and enhance cybersecurity measures. By the end, you will be equipped to conduct thorough security evaluations and understand hacker behaviors, empowering you to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity industry.
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This specialization provides a deep dive into ethical hacking principles and practices. Through self-reflective readings, learners will critically engage with core concepts such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and adversary behaviors. This approach encourages students to connect hacking theories to personal and ethical perspectives while exploring the Offensive Cyber Kill Chain, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). The specialization also covers cryptography, network and web exploitation, mobile device security, and social engineering, reinforcing practical cybersecurity knowledge while fostering introspection and a deeper ethical understanding of real-world threats.
Conduct penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies like PTES.
Craft professional penetration testing reports and executive summaries.
Understand and apply cryptographic principles, including PKI and secret key encryption.
Master social engineering and analyze cyberattacks with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
Learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices, networks, and web applications.
Master the use of ethical hacking frameworks to systematically assess and mitigate security threats.
Develop effective countermeasures to mitigate DNS, Wi-Fi, and protocol-based cyberattacks.
Defend against rootkits, OS vulnerabilities, and buffer overflow attacks.
Identify and exploit race conditions while implementing mitigation strategies.
Apply post-exploitation techniques, including privilege escalation and pivoting.
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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
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