Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

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Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

About this course

This course covers foundational security principles and progresses through the intricacies of passive and active reconnaissance using cutting-edge tools such as Nmap and Shodan. You'll gain hands-on experience in exploiting systems and applications, tackling vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Our expert instructors will guide you through advanced post-exploitation techniques, including evasion tactics and lateral movement, ensuring you can navigate and report on complex security landscapes. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills to conduct comprehensive security assessments and create impactful penetration testing reports.

What you'll learn

  • understand foundational security principles
  • use tools like Nmap and Shodan for reconnaissance
  • identify and exploit various vulnerabilities
  • conduct comprehensive security assessments
  • create detailed penetration testing reports

Course objectives

  • to master passive and active reconnaissance techniques
  • to apply advanced post-exploitation strategies

Skills you'll gain

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