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Introduction to Ethical Hacking Tools

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Training content

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COURSE
Beginner
Duration: 1 minute and 42 seconds
Introduction: Ethical Hacking Course
This lesson introduces the Ethical Hacking course.
COURSE
Beginner
Duration: 1 minute and 44 seconds
Introduction to the Computer Misuse Act (CMA)
This lesson takes a look at the four main offenses under the Computer Misuse Act (CMA).
COURSE
Beginner
Duration: 5 minutes and 43 seconds
NMAP Network Scanner: The Basics
This lesson covers the basics of using Nmap, the network scanner.
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Not defined
Duration: Up to 10 minutes
Nmap Network Scanner Software Guide
This guide covers the basics of using Nmap, the network scanner
HANDS-ON LAB
Intermediate
Duration: Up to 3 hours and 17 minutes
Network Mapping and Target Identification
HANDS-ON LAB
Intermediate
Duration: Up to 40 minutes
Interpreting Security Tool Output
COURSE
Beginner
Duration: 5 minutes and 26 seconds
Netcat Network Utility: The Basics
This lesson covers the basics of using Netcat, the Network Utility tool.
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This course has been designed to introduce you to a number of different ethical hacking tools, covering:

  • Nmap network scanner
  • Netcat network utility
  • Metasploit vulnerability exploitation tool
  • Nikto web app scanner
  • SQLmap SQL injection tool
  • Burpsuite web app proxy
  • Dirbuster vulnerability scanner
  • Droopescan vulnerability exploitation tool

You will be guided through this course with a variety of video tutorials, in addition to hands-on labs and PDF resources 

Intended Audience

If you are looking to become an ethical hacker, or have an interest in security and would like to gain an understanding on how to protect your environment through different ethical hacking methods and techniques, then this course is for you. 

Learning Objectives

To introduce you to the most popular ethical hacking tools including:

  • Various types of footprinting and reconnaissance tools 
  • Network scanning techniques and scanning tools 
  • Enumeration techniques and enumeration tools 
  • SQL injection attacks and injection detection tools 

Useful Tools for Independent learning

Here are two extra resources that will be useful for independent learning:

How to Install Virtual Box 

How to install Kali Linux on Virtual Box 

Prerequisites

  • Basic familiarity with Windows and Linux systems e.g. how to view a system’s IP address, command-line utilities
  • Basic understanding of Network fundamentals e.g. IP addressing, knowledge of protocols such as ICMP, HTTP, and DNS
  • Basic understanding of HTTP fundamentals e.g. Structure of an HTTP request, HTTP method verbs, HTTP response codes 

Feedback

We welcome all feedback and suggestions - please contact us at support@cloudacademy.com if you are unsure about where to start or if you would like help getting started.

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Richard Beck is Director of Cyber Security at QA. He works with customers to build effective and successful security training solutions tailored for business needs. Richard has over 15 years' experience in senior Information Security roles. Prior to QA, Richard was Head of Information Security for an organization that underpins 20% of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure. Richard also held Security and Technical Management posts in the Defence, Financial Services, and HMG. Richard sits on a number of security advisory panels and previously chaired the Communication Industry Personnel Security Information Exchange (CPNI). Richard is also a STEM Ambassador working to engage and enthuse young people in the area of cybersecurity. Providing a unique perspective on the world of cybersecurity to teachers and encourage young people to consider a career in cybersecurity.

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Cyber Security
Security attacks
Security vulnerabilities, threats and countermeasures
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