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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 Hacking & Password Attacks

Explore system hacking methodologies, password attack techniques, authentication security, and privilege escalation concepts. Learn how attackers target systems and how security professionals defend against these threats.

Malware Attacks & Defence – Viruses, Rootkits & Trojans

Learn about modern malware threats, including viruses, worms, rootkits, and Trojans. Understand malware propagation methods and strategies used to detect and prevent infections.

Trojan Analysis, Malware Pen Testing & Network Sniffing

Understand Trojan analysis, malware testing approaches, and network sniffing techniques. Learn how security professionals analyze threats and identify network vulnerabilities.

AI-Enabled Malware & Ransomware Ecosystems

Explore AI-driven malware threats and the evolving ransomware landscape. Understand how modern attackers use advanced techniques and ransomware-as-a-service models.

Security Control Evasion – Firewalls, IDS & Honeypots

Learn about security controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and honeypots. Understand threat monitoring approaches and techniques used to strengthen defenses.

Endpoint & NAC Bypass Techniques

Explore endpoint security challenges and network access control concepts. Learn how organizations protect systems and manage secure network access.

IoT Security – Device Exploits & Attack Techniques

Understand IoT architecture, communication models, vulnerabilities, and common attack techniques. Learn how security professionals assess and protect connected devices.

OT Security – Industrial Control Systems & HMI Attacks

Learn about operational technology security, industrial control systems, and HMI-based attacks. Explore OT vulnerabilities and security practices for protecting critical infrastructure.