This specialization is designed to equip you with the skills needed to protect and secure digital environments. Learn the fundamentals of information security and cybersecurity, and gain a deep understanding of ethical hacking principles, red teaming, and bug hunting. Through hands-on lessons, you'll develop a deep knowledge of reconnaissance techniques, network scanning, system hacking, and vulnerability analysis, all while learning to implement effective countermeasures against threats like session hijacking, social engineering, and denial of service attacks.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Specialization
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Specialization
Prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam.. Master ethical hacking techniques and exam-focused skills to prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam and strengthen your knowledge of cybersecurity defense strategies.
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Master reconnaissance techniques, including footprinting, scanning, and enumeration, to gather critical information about target systems.
Develop skills in system hacking, vulnerability analysis, and implementing countermeasures to protect against various cyber threats.
Understand and apply ethical hacking principles to enhance the security and integrity of digital infrastructures.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Malware Protection
- Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
- Threat Detection
- Internet Of Things
- Cloud Security
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Network Architecture
- Threat Management
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Threat Modeling
- Network Security
- Encryption
- Penetration Testing
- Cryptography
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Taught in English
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Specialization - 8 course series
What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of information security and cybersecurity.
Understand and apply ethical hacking methodologies.
Navigate security laws and standards with confidence.
Plan and scope penetration testing assessments effectively.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Security Testing
Category: Security Controls
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Computer Security
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Data Security
What you'll learn
Master footprinting methodologies and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques.
Conduct comprehensive network scanning to identify live hosts and open ports.
Utilize advanced tools for effective reconnaissance and information gathering.
Develop skills in enumeration to extract detailed target system information.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Network Security
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
What you'll learn
Conduct thorough vulnerability analysis to identify and prioritize system weaknesses.
Master system hacking techniques, including privilege escalation and command execution.
Understand and counteract various malware threats, including APTs and fileless malware.
Develop strategies to enhance cybersecurity defenses and protect digital environments.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Security
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Threat Management
What you'll learn
Master techniques in sniffing, social engineering, and session hijacking.
Understand and counteract denial-of-service attacks with effective strategies.
Learn to evade and defend against IDS, IPS, and firewall systems.
Develop skills to implement robust network security measures and countermeasures.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Network Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Firewall
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Human Factors (Security)
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
What you'll learn
Master web server and application attack methodologies and countermeasures.
Identify and exploit vulnerabilities using the OWASP Top 10 framework.
Perform and defend against SQL injection attacks with advanced techniques.
Secure APIs and web services against modern cyber threats.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Web Servers
Category: Application Security
Category: Web Applications
Category: Cloud Security
Category: SQL
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Authentications
Category: Security Controls
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
What you'll learn
Master techniques to exploit and secure wireless network vulnerabilities.
Evaluate and protect mobile applications on Android and iOS platforms.
Identify and mitigate security threats in IoT and operational technology systems.
Safeguard critical infrastructure components like SCADA and ICS devices.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Internet Of Things
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Security
Category: Application Security
Category: Telecommunications
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Encryption
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
What you'll learn
Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in cloud environments.
Implement cryptographic techniques for secure data storage and transmission.
Understand and apply post-quantum cryptography algorithms.
Develop secure cloud applications using DevSecOps best practices.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cryptography
Category: Data Encryption Standard
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Encryption
Category: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Data Security
What you'll learn
Develop a foundational understanding of AI threats and LLM security frameworks.
Master techniques to mitigate risks such as prompt injection and training data poisoning.
Implement best practices for securing AI supply chains and protecting sensitive information.
Enhance AI system resilience through proactive security testing and incident response strategies.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Generative AI
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Security Testing
Category: Incident Response
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: OpenAI
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Security Engineering
Category: System Monitoring
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