Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1

Overview

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This course is covers information security and ethical hacking. You'll learn the core principles of cybersecurity, exploring the critical differences between information security and cybersecurity operations. Gain insights into the cyber kill chain and ethical hacking methodologies, and learn to navigate the complexities of security laws and standards. You will aquire skills to plan and scope penetration testing assessments effectively. By the end of this course, you will be prepared to apply ethical hacking practices to safeguard digital environments.

Syllabus

Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Ethical Hacking Overview

This module explains why cybersecurity is crucial, especially with new technologies like artificial intelligence increasing the sophistication and pervasiveness of threats, and how ethical hacking plays a key role. You will explore the basics of information security and cybersecurity to understand the environment you'll work in. You'll learn about ethical hacking, red teaming, and bug hunting, and what it means to be an ethical hacker. By the end of this module, you will understand the essentials skills required for modern cybersecurity strategies.