1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking
– Definition – Purpose – Types of Hackers – Legal and Ethical Considerations
2. Networking Basics – TCP/IP – OSI Model – Subnetting – DNS – DHCP
3. Operating Systems – Linux – Windows – macOS – Command Line Basics
4. Cybersecurity Fundamentals – Encryption – Firewalls – Antivirus – IDS/IPS
5. Programming Languages – Python – Javascript – Bash Scripting – SQL – C/ C++/ Java/ Ruby
6. Scanning and Enumeration – Port Scanning – Service Enumeration – Vulnerability Scanning
7. Exploitation – Common Vulnerabilities and Exploits – Metasploit Framework – Buffer Overflows
8. Web Application Security – OWASP Top Ten – SQL Injection – Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
9. Wireless Network Hacking – Wi-Fi Security – WEP, WPA, WPA2 – Wireless Attacks
10. Social Engineering – Phishing – Spear Phishing – Social Engineering Toolkit (SET)
11. Sniffing and Spoofing – Man-in-the-Middle Attacks – ARP Spoofing – DNS Spoofing
12. Malware Analysis – Types of Malware – Sandbox Analysis – Signature-Based and Behavior-Based Detection
13. Incident Response and Handling – Incident Response Process – Digital Forensics – Chain of Custody
14. Penetration Testing – Types of Penetration Testing – Methodology – Reporting
15. Cryptography – Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption – Hashing Algorithms – Digital Signatures
16. Mobile Hacking – Android and iOS Security – Mobile Application Security
17. Cloud Security – AWS, Azure, Google Cloud – Security Best Practices
18. IoT Security – Internet of Things Risks – Securing IoT Devices
19. Legal and Compliance – Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) – GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
20. Cybersecurity Tools – Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite – Snort, Nessus, Aircrack-ng
21. Career Path and Certifications – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) – CISSP, CompTIA Security+