Ethical Hacking Course Online: Learn Ethical Hacking [2023]
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Course Highlights

Learn online

At your own schedule

Mobile friendly

No laptop? No problem

Placement assistance

To build your career

Certificate of Training

From Internshala Trainings

72 hacking challenges & 1 project

To help you practice hacking

Learn in English, हिन्दी

As per your choice

Doubt clearing

Through Q&A forum

Beginner friendly

No prior knowledge required

8 weeks duration

1 hr/day (flexible schedule)

Downloadable content

With lifetime access

Why Learn Ethical Hacking?

Because it's fun

Searching for vulnerabilities, detecting them, and suggesting fixes. You get to be the modern day Sherlock Holmes!

Be in demand

With the entire world and its data coming online, the demand for cybersecurity experts is skyrocketing.

Lucrative salary

The average salary of a Cybersecurity Analyst is 6.8 LPA+ according to Indeed.

Industry recognized & government approved Ethical Hacking certification

Industry recognized & government approved Ethical Hacking certification

Internshala Trainings certificate trusted by 100,000+ companies hiring on Internshala.

Government approved certificate from NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) & Skill India.

What placement assistance will you receive?

Free Placement Prep Training

Learn how to build your resume, make great applications, and ace your interviews.

Curated internships & jobs

Get internships and fresher jobs as per your preference in your inbox.

Get highlighted on Internshala

Top performers will be highlighted in their internship & job applications on Internshala.

How will your training work?

Learn concepts

Go through training videos to learn concepts

Test yourself

Test your knowledge through quizzes & module tests at regular intervals

Hands-on practice

Work on assignments and projects. Use our specially designed hacking lab for practice

1:1 doubt solving

Get your doubts solved by experts through Q&A forum within 24 hours

Take final exam

Complete your training by taking the final exam

Get certified

Get certified in Ethical Hacking upon successful completion of training

How will you practice hacking?

Through the virtual hacking lab included in the training that consists of 72 hacking challenges, you will practice hacking.

Ethical Hacking Training Syllabus

126 video tutorials

72 hacking challenges

1 project

After completing the training, you can also download videos for future reference

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Introduction to Information Security
Hacking Methodologies and Security Auditing
Computer Networking
IP addressing and NAT
The Google Maps of the Internet
Ports and Services
Protocols, TCP/IP and OSI Model
Proxy and VPN

Information Gathering and Basics of Web Development

9 Topics
2 Demo videos inside
Training Overview Video
Digital Footprints and Information Gathering
Advanced Information Gathering about People and Websites
Google Dorking- Hacking using Google
Introduction to Web Architecture and Understanding Common Security Misconceptions
HTML Basics
HTML and Introduction to Javascript
Introduction to PHP and Setting up XAMPP
Putting Brains into Beauty- Working with PHP
Handling User Input and Building Basic Applications using PHP
Introduction to VAPT and OWASP
Basics of Databases and SQL
Authentication Bypass using SQL Injection
GET based SQL Injection- Part 1
GET based SQL Injection- Part 2
POST based SQL Injection- Part 1
POST based SQL Injection- Part 2
Advanced SQL Injections
Automating SQL Injections- SQL Map
Bypassing Client Side Filters using Burp Suite
IDOR and Rate-limiting issues
Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerabilities
Understanding Important Response Headers, DOM, and Event Listeners
Fundamentals of Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Understanding Forced Browsing and Session-Cookie Flaws
Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and Open Redirections
Dictionary Based Brute Force Attacks
Logical Brute Force Attacks
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Leakage and Sensitive Information Disclosure
Common Security Misconfigurations
Default/Weak Password Vulnerabilities
Fingerprinting Components with Known Vulnerabilities
Scanning for Bugs in WordPress and Drupal
Using Public Exploits
Information Gathering for Endpoints
Application Assessment using Nmap
Automating VAPT with Nikto and Burp Suite Pro
Documenting Stages of Vulnerabilities Using Tools
VAPT Reports: Developer Report v/s Higher Management Report
Concepts of Code Security and Patching
Parts of a VAPT Report
Common Good Practices and Bad Practices
Final Project

Ethical Hacking Course Project Details

Vulnerabilities in an e-commerce website

Using the concepts taught in the training, find all the vulnerabilities in an e-commerce website and write a VAPT report.

Your Teachers

Aman Sachdev

Subject Matter Expert

6+ years of experience in Information security, OSCP certified security researcher, and has personally trained 5,000+ individuals.

Kopal Seth

Senior Instructional Designer

3+ years experience in designing curriculum and developing e-learning content for trainings on various subjects.

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Ethical Hacking Course Overview

Can hacking be used for good, to protect rather than exploit? The answer is yes, ethical hacking is a process where skilled individuals test systems for vulnerabilities, helping organizations safeguard their digital data. The ethical hacking course from Internshala is specially designed for students aspiring to acquire top-notch ethical hacking skills.

Ethical Hacking Course Outline

This course will help you build a solid foundation of information security and web development. Along with this, the course focuses on the practical aspects of hacking such as finding bugs on various web pages. It also elaborates on ways to exploit and patch bugs. 

You'll also learn to use essential ethical hacking tools to automate the process. The course ends with guidance on creating professional security audit reports for employers. It offers a practical and detailed learning experience for aspiring ethical hackers.

Quick Syllabus Overview
 

1. Introduction to Information Security and Basics of Computer Networking

2. Information Gathering and Basics of Web Development

3. Introduction to Web VAPT, OWASP, and Basic Web Attacks

4. Bypassing Firewalls and Advanced Web Application Attacks

5. Client Side Attacks

6. Identifying Security Misconfigurations and Exploiting Outdated Web Applications

7. Automating VAPT and Secure Code Development

8. Documenting and Reporting Vulnerabilities

Job Prospects after Completing Ethical Hacking Course

Taking an ethical hacking course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities in cybersecurity. After completing the course, you can explore roles such as:

1. Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester
2. Security Analyst
3. Security Consultant
4. Cybersecurity Engineer

A certification adds significant value to your job prospects, giving you a competitive edge in the field. As you gain more experience, you can aim for higher-level positions like:

1. Security Architect
2. Security Manager
3. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
4. Security Consultant

Why Should I Pursue the Ethical Hacking Course from Internshala?

Learning ethical hacking from Internshala comes with several benefits. Let's explore them:

Government-Recognized Certification

Earn an official certificate from the National Skill Development Corporation and Skill India and give your resume an extra boost.

Interview Training 

Receive placement assistance as well as interview preparation guidance with this ethical hacking training. 

Curated Internships & Jobs

Gain access to handpicked internships and entry-level positions customized to your preference and receive personalized ethical hacking job alerts directly in your inbox. 

Learn Online 

Learn ethical hacking online and gain valuable skills from the comfort of your home.

Placement Assistance

Make your job hunt easier with guaranteed placement assistance from Internshala.

Beginner friendly

This is a beginner-friendly course, meaning you do not need to have any prior knowledge as everything will be covered from scratch.

Flexible Learning

Prefer Hindi over other languages? Understand all the concepts in your preferred language, and pursue this course in Hindi.

Downloadable Content

Download the lectures and keep them for a lifetime so that you can access them whenever you want.

Ethical Hacking Training FAQs

Ethical Hacking is a legalized form of hacking that works in the favor of people, organizations, and the government. Technically, ethical hacking is an authorized attempt to gain access to a system in an unauthorized manner. Ethical hacking is also a process to detect vulnerabilities in the system to prevent cyber attacks.
These 3 fall into different categories.
  • White Hat Hacker is the one who hacks ethnically. They fetch vulnerabilities in the security of the system and get accessed only if permission is granted. For example - They work for cybersecurity or in a crime branch.
  • Black Hat Hackers are the ones who get themselves engaged in cybercrime. They are also called crackers because they escape through the cracks in the computing system to violate rules. Examples of Black Hat hackers are online fraudsters, drug traders, etc.
  • Grey hat hackers are the ones who do the correct thing using an unethical way. They may sometimes violate the norms of ethical hacking but they do not have any wrong intentions. For example - The hackers in the police team. They hack into locations without permission.
According to Section 84 that is, the Information Technology Act (2000) claims that it is legal to be a hacker only if he or she is appointed by the government in order to safeguard the public's interests. It also comes with a set of rules for the hacker to follow and abide by. So you can legally learn hacking by any online course.
There are around 5 types of ethical hacking.
  1. Web Application hacking
  2. System Hacking
  3. Web Server Hacking
  4. Hacking Wireless networks
  5. Social Engineering
Linux is the first choice for hackers due to many reasons such as -
  1. Flexibility
  2. One command installation of any package
  3. Open source platform
  4. Command-line interface
  5. It is compatible with other hacking tools
You can teach yourself to find bugs and understand the operating system. It is a good career choice as you can become any of these according to you such as -
  1. Ethical Hacker
  2. Security Analyst
  3. Penetration Tester
  4. Security Consultant
  5. Information security manager
  1. Sensitive data exposure
  2. Broken authentication
  3. Injection attacks
  4. Security misconfigurations
All the software/tools that you need for the training would be shared with you during the training as and when you need it.
You can watch the videos and take quizzes & tests on any device including mobile. However, for assignments and practice, use of desktop or laptop is required.
You don't need a laptop to complete this training but for assignments and practice, you would need a computer with a minimum 1 GB ram and Windows 8 or later (64 bit).
There are no prerequisites for this training as it is of beginner level. Everything that you need to know about Ethical Hacking would be taught to you from scratch.
You can choose your preferred batch date while signing up for the training program and start accordingly.
You can choose between English or Hindi videos for the training depending on your preference. However, the text chapters, quizzes, assignments, and projects will be in English only.
As this is a purely online training program, you can choose to learn at any time of the day and for as much time as you want. We will recommend a pace to be followed throughout the program, but the actual timings and learning hours are in your hands.
From your batch start date, you will have access to training's content (videos, quizzes, tests, assignments, projects etc.) in the platform for 8 weeks within which you should be able to complete your training.
As this is a purely online training program, you can choose to spend as much time as you want per day and the more time you spend, sooner you would be able to complete the training. However, on an average, spending 1-2 hours per day should be sufficient for you to complete the training in 8 weeks. Some students also choose to devote more time on the weekends in case they are not able to give time on the weekdays.
Don't worry! If for some reason, you are not able to complete the training in 8 weeks; we would extend your access to the platform for sufficient duration (maximum upto another 8 weeks) so that you can complete it.
Having 8 weeks access ensures you have a deadline to work with and are able to complete the training. It also helps you beat procrastination and maintain continuity in your studies which is why Internshala Trainings students have some of the best training completion rates in the industry.
If you have completed the training, you would be able to download the training content and have lifetime access to it for future reference.
Yes, you would be able to download the training content and have lifetime access to it for future reference.
  • You will receive free access to Placement Preparation Training on the platform which covers resume writing, cover letter writing, how to search and apply for internships and jobs on Internshala, and interview preparation.
  • Access to curated internships & jobs related to the training - after completing the training, you would receive a list of handpicked internships or jobs every week that you can apply to as per your preference.
  • If you are a top performer, a badge of achievement will be added to your Internshala resume and shown to the employers when you apply to internships or jobs on Internshala.
When you score >= 90% in the final test, you will be a top performer and you will get highlighted in your internship and job applications.
While many of our students have found their desired internships or jobs after completing their training, Internshala Trainings does not guarantee an internship or job. However, if you study sincerely (including doing exercises, assignments, and projects) and make good use of our placement assistance feature, it will become easier for you to get a placement using the skills learned in the training.
More than 3 lac companies use Internshala to hire interns and employees and hence they will recognise a certificate from Internshala when they see one on your resume. However, please note that more than the certificate, companies hire candidates based on their skills and their performance in the interview so we hope you do a good job of learning the skill in the training and preparing for the interview using our placement assistance feature.
You could try making the payment from a different card or account (of a friend or family). Otherwise, you can follow the instructions on how to make an offline payment here
Just let us know your registered email id along with the screenshot of the payment receipt or transaction history. You can submit your request using the "Need further assistance?" section. Once verified, the additional amount you paid will be refunded.
The amount deducted will come back to your account within 7-10 working days. This is the normal duration your bank will take to credit the amount back into your account.
At times, there may be a slight delay in your payment reflecting on your Internshala Trainings dashboard. However, if your payment is not reflecting even after 30 minutes, please let us know your registered email id along with the screenshot of the payment receipt or transaction history. You can submit your request using the "Need further assistance?" section. Once verified, we will update your payment status from the backend.
No, you will be only getting a soft copy of the certificate which you can download and print out if required.
To be eligible for NSDC & Skill India certificate, you need to fill in the required additional information including your salutation, date of birth and father's name within 3 days of enrollment. This form will open when you log in to your account. You will also need to complete your final test by the original course end date and score a minimum of 33% in the test. Please also note that the partnership came to effect on 8th May so only trainings purchased on or after 8th May '23 are eligible for the certificate.
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