Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

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Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

Coursera · Beginner ·🔐 Cybersecurity ·1mo ago
This Advanced Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking course offers a deep dive into key cybersecurity concepts, providing you with hands-on experience in areas like penetration testing, cryptography, and social engineering. Through engaging modules, you will learn to conduct penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies, such as the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), and effectively communicate findings through professional reports and executive summaries. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of cryptographic principles, including public key infrastructure (PKI), while mastering techniques for ethical hacking and countering cryptographic attacks. Additionally, the course covers the art of information gathering and social engineering, equipping you to conduct reconnaissance and craft spear phishing attacks. With practical labs and real-world scenarios, this course will help you build the skills needed to protect mission-critical infrastructures and advance your career in cybersecurity.
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