Johns Hopkins University
Introduction to Ethical Hacking Specialization

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Johns Hopkins University

Introduction to Ethical Hacking Specialization

Unlock Your Path to Ethical Hacking Mastery. Master ethical hacking methodologies and tools to enhance cybersecurity effectiveness.

Jason Crossland

Instructor: Jason Crossland

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
3.4

(10 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 months
at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply ethical hacking methodologies and frameworks, including the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES).

  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices, networks, and web applications through hands-on labs.

  • Understand cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to enhance security measures and counter cryptographic attacks.

  • Create detailed penetration testing reports and executive summaries to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Conduct penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies like PTES.

  • Craft professional penetration testing reports and executive summaries.

  • Understand and apply cryptographic principles, including PKI and secret key encryption.

  • Master social engineering and analyze cyberattacks with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Encryption
Category: Cryptography
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Technical Writing
Category: Security Testing
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Test Tools
Category: Threat Modeling

What you'll learn

  • Learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices, networks, and web applications.

  • Master the use of ethical hacking frameworks to systematically assess and mitigate security threats.

  • Develop effective countermeasures to mitigate DNS, Wi-Fi, and protocol-based cyberattacks.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Application Security
Category: Encryption
Category: Network Security
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Web Applications
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Authentications
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Vulnerability Assessments

What you'll learn

  • Defend against rootkits, OS vulnerabilities, and buffer overflow attacks.

  • Identify and exploit race conditions while implementing mitigation strategies.

  • Apply post-exploitation techniques, including privilege escalation and pivoting.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Operating Systems
Category: Computer Architecture
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Application Security
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence

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Jason Crossland
Johns Hopkins University
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