Course Overview
About Course
Ethical hacking—also known as penetration testing—enables organizations to uncover and remediate vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. With cybercrime costs projected in the trillions, and threats spanning AI-driven attacks and IoT vulnerabilities, robust offensive security skills are more crucial than ever wired.com.
This 40‑Hour Ethical Hacking Training follows a structured, CEH- and OSCP-aligned curriculum. We begin with the ethical foundations—defining white-hat responsibilities, legal boundaries, and professional codes. Students then master reconnaissance: passive OSINT from blog posts and DNS records, moving to active scanning methods with tools like Nmap and vulnerability scanners.
System hacking modules teach password cracking, privilege escalation, malware deployment, and packet sniffing. Web application lessons highlight OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, taught through interactive labs with Burp Suite, SQLMap, and actionable countermeasures. Social engineering modules simulate phishing and pretexting scenarios, reinforcing the human side of cybersecurity defenses .
We also explore emerging threat vectors—wireless, mobile, and IoT hack techniques—reflecting industry shifts as outlined by top cybersecurity research . Through evasion modules, students learn to avoid IDS/IPS, bypass firewalls, and cover tracks using forensics anti-patterns.
The program culminates in reporting and remediation training—essential for communicating vulnerabilities to stakeholders—and Capture-the-Flag challenges emulate real-world engagements to solidify skills
Led by certified instructors with experience in CEH, OSCP, and law-enforcement pentesting , this training emphasizes hands-on practice with professional-grade tools and real environments. Graduates are well-prepared for roles as Ethical Hackers, PenTesters, or Security Analysts, with both theoretical foundations and a tangible portfolio of offensive security projects—ensuring readiness for cybersecurity careers and certifications.
Course Syllabus
- Introduction & Ethics in Hacking (4 hrs)
- Goal: Understand ethical boundaries and frameworks.
- Topics: Definitions (white-hat vs black/grey-hat), legal considerations, EC-Council/OSCP certification overview, ethical guidelines.
- Value: Establishes responsible practice and compliance foundations
- Reconnaissance & Information Gathering (4 hrs)
- Goal: Learn footprinting techniques.
- Topics: Passive & active information gathering, OSINT, Google Dorking, DNS/email reconnaissance.
- Value: Gathers intelligence to identify attack surfaces
- Network Scanning & Enumeration (4 hrs)
- Goal: Map network structures.
- Topics: Port scanning, service enumeration, Nmap, SNMP, NetBIOS.
- Value: Prepares for targeted exploitation
- Vulnerability Analysis & System Hacking (4 hrs)
- Goal: Identify and exploit weaknesses.
- Topics: Vulnerability scanners, CVE lookup, password cracking, privilege escalation.
- Value: Enables real-world system compromise simulations
- Malware & Sniffing (4 hrs)
- Goal: Analyze threats and capture data packets.
- Topics: Malware types, trojans, worms, sniffing/keylogging, MitM attacks.
- Value: Understands endpoint and network-level threats
- Social Engineering & Phishing (4 hrs)
- Goal: Explore human-factor exploits.
- Topics: Phishing tactics, vishing simulations, pretexting, defense strategies.
- Value: Highlights necessity of training and prevention
- Web Application Attacks (OWASP Top 10) (4 hrs)
- Goal: Exploit common web vulnerabilities.
- Topics: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, LFI/RFI, using Burp Suite.
- Value: Prepares for real-world app security assessments .
- Wireless, Mobile, IoT & Advanced Attacks (4 hrs)
- Goal: Expand into modern surfaces.
- Topics: Wi-Fi hacking, Bluetooth attacks, mobile (Android/iOS), IoT vulnerabilities.
- Value: Reflects evolving threat landscape .
- Evading Defenses & Covering Tracks (4 hrs)
- Goal: Avoid and bypass security systems.
- Topics: IDS/IPS evasion, firewall bypass, honeypots, log manipulation, anti-forensics.
- Value: Simulates advanced adversarial behavior
- Reporting, Hardening & Capture-the-Flag (4 hrs)
- Goal: Consolidate findings and improve defenses.
- Topics: PenTest report writing, remediation best practices, CTF challenges.
- Value: Fosters real-world remediation and skill application
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Key Features
- Hands-on labs: Cover tools like Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Hydra, SQLMap, Snort.
- Live instructor-led sessions: Expert guidance mirroring CEH, OSCP, and real-world pentests
- Capture-the-Flag challenges: Jeopardy and attack-defend exercises to reinforce learning
- Certification alignment: CEH v11/13 style syllabus, OSCP-quality technical depth
- Reporting & remediation: Learn to document findings and propose hardening steps.
- Career support: Resume-ready projects, certification prep, interview tips, and community access.
Our Upcoming Batches
At Topskill.ai, we understand that today’s professionals navigate demanding schedules.
To support your continuous learning, we offer fully flexible session timings across all our trainings.
Below is the schedule for our Training. If these time slots don’t align with your availability, simply let us know—we’ll be happy to design a customized timetable that works for you.
Training Timetable
| Batches Online/Offline | Batch Start Date | Session Days | Time Slot (IST) | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 7:00 AM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 11:00 AM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 5:00 PM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 7:00 PM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 7:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 10:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 11:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
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