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Ethical Hacking Course
Think critically. Test responsibly.
Explore ethical security assessment, network analysis and defensive thinking. Build a structured approach to finding, documenting and explaining weaknesses in authorised lab environments.
- Security assessment
- Network analysis
- Reporting
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Ethical Hacking Course Cyber Security & Forensic Syllabus
Master the art of penetration testing through a rigorous, hands-on curriculum designed by industry-leading security researchers.
Introduction to ethical Hacking
- Understanding hacker objectives
- Outlining the differences between ethical hackers and malicious hackers
- Examining how the ethical hacking process has come about
Footprinting and Reconnaissance
- Information Gathering
- Port Scanning
- World Wide Web spidering
- IP Lookup / Reverse IP
Scanning Networks
- Identifying active hosts on a network
- Usage of Nmap
- Understanding various scanning techniques
Enumeration
- Understanding Enumeration concepts
- Understanding different techniques for NetBIOS Enumeration
- Enumeration countermeasures
- Tools for enumeration
System Hacking
- Overview of SEH Hacking methodology
- Understanding Rootkit
- Overview of steganography
- Different tools for system hacking
Malware Threats
- Understanding about Malware and types
- An understanding different technique to detect malware
- Malware countermeasures
Sniffing
- Overview of sniffing concepts
- Understanding MAC attacks
- Understanding ARP Poisoning
- Sniffing tools
- Countermeasure for sniffing
Social Engineering
- Social Engineering Concepts
- Social Engineering Techniques
- Social Engineering Countermeasure
- Tools for social engineering
Denial of Service
- Overview of DoS and DDoS Attack
- Countermeasures for DDoS / DoS
- Botnet concepts
Session Hijacking
Overview of Session Hijacking
- Session hijacking tools
- Countermeasure for session hijacking
- Disadvantages of session hijacking
Practical skills & learning
Ethical Hacking Course Highlights
| Course Mode | Classroom & Online Training |
| Duration | 2–6 Months (Based on Learning Path) |
| Practical Training | 100% Hands-on Lab Sessions |
| Live Projects | Real-Time Cyber Security Projects |
| Tools Covered | Kali Linux, Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP |
| Key Modules | Network Security, Penetration Testing, Web Application Security, Malware Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment |
| Certification | Industry-Recognized Course Completion Certificate |
| Placement Support | 100% Placement Assistance |
| Career Roles | Ethical Hacker, Penetration Tester, SOC Analyst, Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer |
| Eligibility | Students, Graduates, Diploma Holders & IT Professionals |
Curriculum 2026
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Everything you need to launch your career as a security professional.
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Write a security assessment brief
Choose an authorised practice environment, define the assessment scope and explain how you would document findings and remediation.
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- Scope and permission record
- Evidence and finding summary
- Remediation recommendations
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Switch between on-demand online modules and intensive classroom sessions based on your personal schedule and learning style.
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Learning Modes
Online Learning
Learn at your own schedule with lifetime access to high-definition video modules and interactive assessments.
- Self-paced modules
- Monthly live Q&A
Classroom Intensive
Get Ethical Hacking Course training in Classroom at limited locations. Kochi, Chennai, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Calicut, Bangalore, Mangalore, Vizag, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Nigeria.
Practical-Only
Subscription-based access to our 24/7 remote labs. No lectures, just pure hacking challenges.
- Real-world exploit scenarios
- Instant lab reset capability
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Course overview & industry context
Become a skilled cybersecurity professional with SMEClabs and learn how to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems through ethical and lawful methods. Gain hands-on experience in penetration testing, security assessment, and threat analysis while developing the mindset of an attacker to strengthen enterprise defenses. This comprehensive training equips you with practical skills, industry-relevant knowledge, and real-world expertise to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats and security risks.
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Ethical Hacking Course
Ethical Hacking Course - A SMEC Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system(s). The SEH credential certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. The purpose of the SEH credential is to Establish and govern minimum standards for credentialing professional information security specialists in ethical hacking measures. Inform the public that credentialed individuals meet or exceed the minimum standards. Reinforce ethical hacking as a unique and self-regulating profession
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