Social Engineering and Ethical Hacking

In the Social Engineering and Ethical Hacking course, you will delve into the psychology of hackers and grasp the principles of game theory as applicable to cybersecurity defense and strategies. By the course's conclusion, students will understand social engineering tactics and the fundamentals of ethical hacking, enabling them to bolster cybersecurity defenses and guard against potential threats.

You will also:

• Gain an understanding of the motivations and actions of prospective attackers.
• Develop insights into how adopting a malicious hacker’s perspective can fortify system security.
• Discover how ethical hacking can proactively fortify applications, systems, and organizational infrastructure.
• Investigate how reconnaissance, penetration testing, and evasion of defense systems can contribute to system safety.
• Learn to identify vulnerabilities in web applications and cloud-based systems.
• Cultivate the ability to effectively communicate risks and suggest defense strategies.
• Understand how social engineering techniques can manipulate individuals.

The knowledge gained in this course helps prepare you for the following certifications*: CompTIA® CySA+, PenTest+.