Ethical Hacking Basics

This course introduces key concepts, methodologies, and tools used by ethical hackers to secure systems and networks. The course begins with an overview of ethical hacking principles, legal considerations, and lab setup. It progresses into reconnaissance techniques, including network scanning, footprinting, and OSINT tools. Moreover, learners explore basic exploitation, including password cracking and web application attacks, using popular frameworks like Metasploit and BurpSuite. Also, focuses on post-exploitation, maintaining access, and covering tracks, introducing digital forensics and anti-forensics techniques. Each week includes hands-on exercises in slide format to apply the concepts in a controlled, virtual lab environment.