Module  1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
Understanding the cybersecurity landscape
Overview of ethical hacking
Introduction to common cyber threats

Module  2: Network Fundamentals and Reconnaissance
Basics of computer networks
Network protocols and their vulnerabilities
Network scanning and reconnaissance techniques

Module  3: Web Application Security
Web application vulnerabilities
Common web attacks and their prevention
Secure coding practices

Module  4: Wireless Network Security
Wireless network vulnerabilities
Encryption standards and weaknesses
Wireless network attacks and countermeasures

Module  5: Operating System Security
Securing operating systems
User management and access control
System hardening techniques

Module  6: Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
Introduction to malware analysis
Malware types and behaviors
Reverse engineering basics

Module  7: Cryptographic Concepts
Fundamentals of cryptography
Cryptographic algorithms and their applications
Cryptanalysis techniques

Module  8: Social Engineering and Physical Security
Understanding social engineering tactics
Phishing, pretexting, and other techniques
Physical security best practices

Module  9: Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Incident response process
Digital forensics principles and techniques
Collecting and preserving digital evidence

Module  10: Cloud Security and Virtualization
Introduction to cloud computing and security challenges
Cloud deployment models and their security considerations
Virtualization security best practices

Lab Module s:
Lab 1: Setting up the Virtual Lab Environment
Installing virtualization software
Creating virtual machines for hands-on practice

Lab 2: Network Scanning and Enumeration
Conducting network scanning using tools like Nmap
Enumerating network services and identifying vulnerabilities

Lab 3: Web Application Penetration Testing
Performing web application vulnerability assessment
Exploiting web vulnerabilities using tools like Burp Suite

Lab 4: Wireless Network Security Assessment
Cracking WEP/WPA2 encryption
Conducting wireless network penetration testing

Lab 5: Exploiting Operating System Vulnerabilities
Identifying and exploiting OS vulnerabilities
Privilege escalation techniques

Lab 6: Malware Analysis
Analyzing malware samples in a controlled environment
Using tools like IDA Pro and OllyDbg

Lab 7: Cryptography Challenges
Solving cryptographic puzzles and challenges
Implementing secure encryption algorithms

Lab 8: Social Engineering Simulation
Conducting a social engineering exercise
Assessing an organization’s susceptibility to social engineering attacks

Lab 9: Digital Forensics Investigation
Acquiring and analyzing digital evidence
Using forensic tools like EnCase or Autopsy

Lab 10: Firewall Configuration and Testing
Configuring firewall rules and policies
Testing firewall effectiveness using penetration testing techniques