Diploma in Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security
The Diploma in Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security at BIIT Technology is designed for students, graduates, IT professionals, and aspiring cybersecurity specialists who want to build practical skills in ethical hacking, network security, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, Linux, web security, and cyber defense.
The course combines cybersecurity fundamentals with hands-on security testing and defensive techniques. Students learn how cyber attacks work, how vulnerabilities are identified, how systems can be protected, and how security incidents are monitored and handled in a controlled and authorized environment.
Course Highlights
- Practical Ethical Hacking Training
- Cyber Security Fundamentals
- Network Security & Security Monitoring
- Linux for Cyber Security
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
- Web Application Security
- Network Reconnaissance & Security Testing
- Cryptography Fundamentals
- Firewalls, IDS & IPS
- SOC & SIEM Fundamentals
- Incident Response
- Digital Forensics Fundamentals
- Cloud Security Basics
- Python for Security Automation
- Hands-on Labs & Security Projects
- Industry-Relevant Cyber Security Tools
What You Will Learn
During the Diploma in Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security, you will develop an understanding of both offensive and defensive cybersecurity practices.
You will learn how to:
- Understand common cyber threats and attack techniques
- Identify security weaknesses in authorized systems
- Work with Linux and Windows security environments
- Understand computer networks and security protocols
- Perform security assessment in controlled lab environments
- Analyze vulnerabilities and security risks
- Understand web application security
- Work with firewalls, IDS and IPS concepts
- Understand penetration testing methodologies
- Monitor security events using SOC and SIEM concepts
- Respond to cybersecurity incidents
- Understand digital forensics processes
- Apply basic Python for security automation
- Understand cloud security fundamentals
- Build practical cybersecurity projects
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security
- What is Cyber Security?
- Importance of Information Security
- Cybersecurity domains
- CIA Triad
- Security threats and vulnerabilities
- Risk and security controls
- Common cybersecurity terminology
- Cybersecurity career paths
Module 2: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
- What is Ethical Hacking?
- Ethical Hacker vs Black Hat Hacker
- Types of hackers
- Ethical hacking methodology
- Rules and authorization
- Security testing lifecycle
- Responsible vulnerability reporting
- Legal and ethical considerations
Module 3: Computer Networking Fundamentals
- Network fundamentals
- LAN, WAN and MAN
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP Model
- IP addressing
- IPv4 and IPv6
- MAC addresses
- Ports and protocols
- TCP and UDP
- DNS, DHCP and HTTP/HTTPS
- Routers and switches
- Network troubleshooting
Module 4: Linux for Cyber Security
- Linux fundamentals
- Linux file system
- Users and permissions
- Command-line operations
- File and process management
- Networking commands
- Package management
- System administration basics
- Linux security concepts
- Security-focused Linux environments
Module 6: Cyber Threats & Attack Techniques
- Malware
- Viruses and worms
- Trojans
- Ransomware
- Phishing and social engineering
- Password-based attacks
- Denial-of-service concepts
- Insider threats
- Data breaches
- Common attack vectors
- Threat prevention strategies
Module 7: Information Gathering & Reconnaissance
- Reconnaissance concepts
- Passive and active information gathering
- Domain and DNS information
- Network information
- Asset discovery
- Security assessment methodology
- Identifying publicly available information
- Authorized reconnaissance lab exercises
Module 8: Vulnerability Assessment
- What is vulnerability assessment?
- Vulnerability vs threat vs risk
- Vulnerability scanning
- Security assessment workflow
- Vulnerability classification
- Risk prioritization
- False positives
- Vulnerability reporting
- Remediation recommendations
Module 9: Penetration Testing Fundamentals
- Introduction to penetration testing
- Penetration testing lifecycle
- Scope and authorization
- Security testing methodology
- Network penetration testing concepts
- Web application testing concepts
- Reporting security findings
- Remediation and retesting
All practical penetration-testing exercises are performed only in authorized lab environments.
Module 10: Network Security
- Network security fundamentals
- Secure network architecture
- Network segmentation
- Firewalls
- IDS and IPS
- VPN
- Proxy servers
- Network access control
- Secure communication
- Network security monitoring
Module 11: Web Application Security
- Web application architecture
- HTTP and HTTPS
- Authentication and authorization
- Session management
- Input validation
- Common web application vulnerabilities
- Security misconfiguration
- Access control issues
- Secure coding concepts
- Web application security testing in labs
Module 12: OWASP Security Concepts
- Introduction to OWASP
- Web application security risks
- Injection concepts
- Broken access control
- Authentication weaknesses
- Security misconfiguration
- Vulnerable components
- Logging and monitoring
- Secure application development
Module 13: Wireless Network Security
- Wireless networking basics
- Wi-Fi security standards
- Wireless authentication
- Encryption concepts
- Wireless security risks
- Secure Wi-Fi configuration
- Wireless security assessment in authorized labs
Module 14: Cryptography & Data Security
- Introduction to cryptography
- Encryption and decryption
- Symmetric encryption
- Asymmetric encryption
- Hashing
- Digital signatures
- Certificates
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Password security
- Data protection
Module 15: Password & Authentication Security
- Authentication concepts
- Strong password policies
- Multi-factor authentication
- Password storage
- Hashing concepts
- Authentication vulnerabilities
- Account security
- Identity and access management fundamentals
Who Can Join This Course?
The Diploma in Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security is suitable for:
- Students interested in cybersecurity
- BCA, BSc, BTech and other IT students
- Graduates looking for cybersecurity careers
- IT professionals
- Networking professionals
- System administrators
- Linux learners
- Beginners interested in ethical hacking
- Professionals planning to move into cybersecurity
Career Opportunities
After developing the required knowledge and practical skills, learners can explore entry-level opportunities such as:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Junior Security Analyst
- SOC Analyst
- Security Operations Associate
- Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
- Junior Penetration Testing Associate
- Network Security Associate
- Information Security Executive
- Cyber Security Support Associate
- IT Security Administrator
- Security Monitoring Analyst
Actual job roles and requirements vary by organization, experience, and technical skills.
Why Choose BIIT Technology?
BIIT Technology focuses on practical, career-oriented technical education.
Students can benefit from:
- Practical-oriented training
- Experienced trainers
- Hands-on laboratory practice
- Industry-relevant tools and concepts
- Project-based learning
- Doubt-solving support
- Classroom learning environment
- Career-oriented technical skills
- Structured course modules
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