Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing for Beginners and Intermediate
Master networking, Linux, web application security, and API security — the core skills behind real penetration testing
About This Course
Learn how ethical hackers think, and how they secure real networks, systems, and applications — from networking fundamentals to Linux, web application vulnerabilities, and API security. In this course, you'll: Understand what ethical hacking is, the legal/ethical framework behind it, and core networking concepts (OSI model, subnetting, IP addressing) Get hands-on with Linux — navigating the terminal, managing files/permissions, and using Nmap for network enumeration Explore web application security, including how attackers find and exploit vulnerabilities like SQL injection Learn how APIs work, how they're attacked, and how to secure endpoints from unauthorized access Built for: complete beginners with no prior hacking or networking experience, aspiring cybersecurity professionals, and IT staff looking to move into security roles.
What You'll Learn
Requirements
- No prior experience in hacking, networking, or programming required
- A laptop with at least 16GB RAM and a 2.5GHz+ processor
- Ability to install free software (VirtualBox/VMware, Kali Linux, Cisco Packet Tracer) — admin rights on your machine
- A stable internet connection for downloading tools and virtual machine images