🧠 Ethical Hacking Full Course Outline

🧩 Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• What is Hacking? Types of Hackers (White, Black, Grey)

• Cybersecurity vs Ethical Hacking

• Phases of Ethical Hacking

• Legal Issues, Cyber Laws, and Compliance (India & Global)

• Lab Setup (Kali Linux, VMs, DVWA, Burp Suite, etc.)

🔍 Module 2: Reconnaissance (Information Gathering)

• Active vs Passive Recon

• Google Dorking

• WHOIS, nslookup, Maltego, Recon-ng

• Social Engineering & Human-based Attacks

• OSINT Techniques and Tools

📡 Module 3: Scanning & Enumeration

• Network Scanning (Nmap, Zenmap)

• Port Scanning, Service Detection

• Vulnerability Scanning (Nessus, OpenVAS)

• Banner Grabbing

• Enumeration Techniques (SMB, SNMP, FTP, SMTP)

🔓 Module 4: Gaining Access (Exploitation)

• System Hacking Basics

• Metasploit Framework

• Exploiting Windows and Linux Machines

• Creating Payloads (msfvenom)

• Privilege Escalation Techniques

🔐 Module 5: Password Attacks

• Types: Brute-force, Dictionary, Rainbow Table, Credential Dumping

• Tools: Hydra, John the Ripper, Hashcat

• Password Cracking Techniques

• Password Hashes and Salt

🌐 Module 6: Web Application Hacking

• OWASP Top 10 Overview

• SQL Injection

• Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

• Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

• File Upload Vulnerabilities

• Command Injection

• Web App Scanning Tools (Nikto, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite)

📱 Module 7: Wireless Network Hacking

• Wi-Fi Security Protocols (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)

• Packet Sniffing (Wireshark, Aircrack-ng)

• Cracking Wi-Fi Passwords

• Rogue Access Point Attacks (Evil Twin)

📦 Module 8: Sniffing, Spoofing & MITM Attacks

• Packet Sniffing Basics

• ARP Spoofing

• DNS Spoofing

• MITM using tools like Ettercap, Cain & Abel, Bettercap

• SSL Stripping

📫 Module 9: Malware & Trojans

• Types of Malware: Virus, Worm, Ransomware, Rootkit, RAT

• How Malware Spreads

• Creating and Detecting Trojans

• Antivirus Evasion Techniques

🧱 Module 10: Firewalls, IDS, and Honeypots

• Firewall Basics

• IDS/IPS Concepts

• Evasion Techniques

• Setting up Snort IDS

• Honeypot Basics (Kippo, Honeyd)

🧰 Module 11: Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS) Attacks

• DoS vs DDoS

• Tools: LOIC, HOIC, Hping3

• Botnets and Reflective Attacks

• Countermeasures

🧑‍💻 Module 12: Hacking Operating Systems

• Windows Hacking Techniques

• Linux Hacking Techniques

• Bypassing UAC, RDP Exploits

• Log Clearing and Covering Tracks

🧾 Module 13: Post Exploitation & Covering Tracks

• Maintaining Access (Backdoors)

• Clearing Logs

• Hiding Files/Processes

• Data Exfiltration Techniques

📑 Module 14: Reporting & Documentation

• Report Writing Basics

• Risk Rating (CVSS)

• Recommendations and Remediation

• Penetration Testing Methodologies (PTES, OSSTMM)

🎯 Module 15: Capture the Flag (CTF) & Challenges

• Introduction to CTFs

• Setting up Practice Labs

• Walkthroughs (TryHackMe, HackTheBox)

• Custom CTFs for Students

💼 Module 16: Career & Certifications

• Job Roles in Cybersecurity

• Roadmap for CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, PNPT, etc.

• Resume Tips, Interview Questions

• Building a Portfolio & GitHub Presence

🧪 Optional Projects & Lab Sessions:

• Real-World Recon Challenge

• Web App Bug Bounty Simulation

• Wi-Fi Cracking Lab

• System Exploitation and Persistence Practice

• Final Practical Pen-Test Report