System & Network Security Essentials

Overview

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==================== Updated on Feb-2026: Lots of new demos including AI-powered pentesting tools, Trojan and Trojan Horse, Static & Dynamic Malware Analysis, ARP Poisoning, Intrusion Detection using Sort, Detecting Honeypots using Nmap and many more are added. Also advanced topics such as AI-enabled malware, MITRE ATT&CK alignment, cloud privilege escalation, IoT Vulnerabilities and many more have been added =============== Learn How Systems and Networks are Attacked and Defended. In an era where cyber threats evolve constantly, understanding how systems & networks are compromised and how to defend them is one of the most in‑demand skills in tech. This intermediate‑level System & Network Security course empowers you to think like an ethical hacker to discover vulnerabilities, analyze attacks, and defend infrastructures with confidence. Tools covered: Kali Linux, Shell GPT, NMap, Snort, Shodan, VirusTotal, PEStudio, Ettercap, Netstat By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: - Understand system hacking techniques and how attackers gain unauthorized access.  - Analyze password attacks, authentication weaknesses, and privilege escalation methods.  - Examine the behavior of malware, including new threats and propagation strategies. - Learn about network sniffing, ARP poisoning, and data interception. - Explore firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), honeypots, and bypass tactics.  - Dive into IoT and OT attack surfaces to understand how connected devices can be compromised. Join thousands of learners building the cybersecurity skills organizations need to defend against modern threats. Start protecting systems and networks with confidence. 

Syllabus

System Security And Malware Threats — Attack Techniques and Defense Strategies

This module covers password attacks, malware propagation, and network sniffing. By the end of the module, learners gain insight into enhancing their ability to safeguard systems against cyber threats.

Network Security and Evasion Techniques — How Modern Attacks Bypass Controls

This module covers network defenses and evasion strategies. By the end of this module, participants will possess a comprehensive understanding of various network security measures and techniques to circumvent them.