Ethical Hacking Syllabus

Ethical Hacking Course

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1. Course Description

This course teaches comprehensive penetration testing methodologies and techniques. Students will understand the ethical, legal, and technical dimensions of cyber hacking and will gain the practical knowledge to protect and secure systems against cyber-attacks. This course is geared towards students enrolled in a cybersecurity program.

2. Instructor Information

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3. Learning Objectives

Understand and execute ethical hacking methodologies.
Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in a controlled environment.
Design and implement strategy for system security.
Analyze results from penetration testing tools and activities.
Understand the legal and ethical implications of hacking.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Reading Assignment
1	Introduction to Ethical Hacking	Chapters 1-2
2	Networking Basics	Chapters 3-5
3	Reconnaissance Techniques	Chapters 6-8
4	Scanning and Enumeration	Chapters 9-11
5	Vulnerability Assessment	Chapters 12-14
6	Exploitation Techniques	Chapters 15-17

5. Required Reading and Materials

"The Hacker Playbook: Practical Guide to Penetration Testing" - Peter Kim
"Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide" - David Kennedy, Jim O'Gorman
"Web Application Hacker’s Handbook" - Dafydd Stuttard, Marcus Pinto
Virtual Machine Software
Kali Linux Operating System

6. Assignments & Assessments

Weekly security lab assignments to practice ethical hacking techniques in a controlled environment.
Monthly tests to assess students' understanding of the course material.
Culminating project related to performing a comprehensive penetration test of a system.
Online discussions promoting peer learning and idea sharing.
Reading assignments and quizzes to ensure comprehension of course material.

7. Course Policy

Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial in this course. Missing any lecture or session might result in missing key course fundamentals.
Plagiarism: Any signs of academic dishonesty will be penalized according to the institute’s policy.
Late Assignments: Late assignments will be subject to a penalty unless there is a verifiable and legitimate reason.
Confidentiality: All class exercises and discussions are strictly confidential.
Computer Use: Computer use is only allowed for related course activities during the class.

8. Grading Policy

Term grades are determined based upon the following:

Category	Percentage
weekly assignments	30%
Monthly tests	20%
Culminating project	20%
Online discussions	20%
Quizzes	10%

9. Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of networking concepts
Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux)
Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles

10. Disclaimer

The individual who has taken on the role of instructor for this particular course still maintains the right to make any necessary changes or revisions to the content that the syllabus encompasses. This could be required for a number of reasons, mostly relating to the specific needs inherent to different teaching strategies, as well as the demands of a variety of educational requirements. The instructor possesses the discretion to decide when these alterations are necessary and to implement them as they see fit.