Introduction to Ethical Hacking

Overview

The Introduction to Ethical Hacking micro-credential highlights the need for penetration testing and how it can help businesses identify the flaws within their own IT infrastructure.

This 10-week course is designed to introduce learners to the concepts and system of Ethical Hacking. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the tools, techniques, methods and stages of conducting a hack of a target, as well as the legal requirements for doing so in an Ethical and Legal manner.

 

Course overview

During this course, you will learn:

• Ethical Hacking: An Introduction
• Discovering system vulnerabilities
• Let’s hack the system “ethically!”
• Tools used in hacking activity
• Techniques and methods that hackers use to breach a target system or network
• Different types of attacks and the breadth of skills employed

 

Course aims

Upon completion of this course, you will obtain skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Ethical Hacking concepts
• Hacking Terminology
• Hacking Tools and Techniques
• Computer Networking Concepts
• Computer Fundamentals Concepts
• Hacking Methods
• Legal and Ethical requirements for an Ethical Hack
• Virtual Machines and Hypervisors
• TOR

 

Benefits

Knowledge gained: 

• Cybersecurity is more important than ever within a modern SME (small to medium-sized business) - with regulatory and legal compliance with GDPR and data security of the key concerns often raised by employees and customers.
• Ethical Hacking is a key area of Cyber defence. It highlights system vulnerabilities and enables data controllers and system owners to implement robust procedures, methods and policies to protect the data that they hold.
• Ethical hacking also protects businesses from the wide-ranging impact of data breaches and cybersecurity incidents.
• This module will give SME staff and owners the ability to understand the concepts and benefits of an Ethical Hack.

 

Skills gained: 

• It will also enable SMEs to determine what kind of test is the best for their business, and their particular objectives.
• It will also serve to provide a safer working environment for employees as they will be able to see first-hand that the SME is taking their data security, as well as their cybersecurity, seriously.
• Having these skills within the enterprise will improve competitiveness as further assurances can be provided to stakeholders and customers that the SME takes data security seriously.
• Understanding of how to interpret technical reports around this topic.

 

Audience

• Professionals looking to enhance their careers in this area
• Learners looking to change disciplines
• Learners looking to decide whether to pursue certifications or a role in this area
• Professionals looking to change careers or enhance their skills
• For anyone interested in hacking!

 

Award

On completion of this micro-credential, participants will receive a certificate of learning.

 

Funding

The Staffordshire E-Skills & Entrepreneurship Gateway (SEGway) programme is part funded by the European Social Fund.