Beat Ethical Hacking training in Chennai

Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• What is ethical hacking?

• Types of hackers: white, black, gray hat

• Key concepts: vulnerability, threat, exploit

• Legal and ethical considerations

• Certifications overview (CEH, OSCP, etc.)

• Lab setup using virtual machines (Kali Linux, Metasploitable, Windows)

Module 2: Networking & Security Basics

• OSI and TCP/IP models

• IP addressing and subnets

• Common ports and protocols (TCP, UDP)

• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs

• Types of attacks (DoS, spoofing, MITM, etc.)

• Tools: Wireshark, Nmap (intro)

Module 3: Footprinting and Reconnaissance

• Passive vs active reconnaissance

• DNS queries, WHOIS lookups

• Google hacking and OSINT

• Social engineering basics

• Tools: Maltego, Recon-ng, Shodan, theHarvester

Module 4: Scanning and Enumeration

• Network scanning: types and techniques

• Port and service scanning with Nmap

• Banner grabbing and OS detection

• Enumeration: SNMP, NetBIOS, LDAP

• Vulnerability scanning tools: Nessus, OpenVAS

Module 5: System Hacking

• Password cracking techniques

• Privilege escalation (Windows & Linux)

• Maintaining access and covering tracks

• Tools: Hydra, John the Ripper, Mimikatz, Metasploit basics

Module 6: Web Application Hacking

• Web architecture and attack surface

• OWASP Top 10 (XSS, SQLi, CSRF, etc.)

• Manual and automated testing methods

• Tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SQLMap, Nikto

• Cookie and session manipulation

Module 7: Wireless Network Hacking

• Wireless standards and encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2)

• Wireless attack types: sniffing, spoofing, Evil Twin

• Cracking Wi-Fi passwords

• Tools: Aircrack-ng, Kismet, Wireshark

Module 8: Malware & Trojan Attacks

• Types of malware: viruses, worms, ransomware, spyware

• Creating and detecting Trojans

• Virus analysis basics

• Tools: msfvenom, Veil, SET Toolkit

• Introduction to sandboxing and antivirus evasion

Module 9: Sniffing, Spoofing & MITM Attacks

• Packet sniffing techniques

• ARP poisoning and DNS spoofing

• Man-in-the-Middle attacks

• Session hijacking basics

• Tools: Wireshark, Ettercap, Cain & Abel

Module 10: Social Engineering & Physical Security

• Types of social engineering attacks (phishing, pretexting, baiting)

• Email spoofing, link manipulation

• Building awareness campaigns

• Physical penetration techniques

Module 11: Reporting & Documentation

• Preparing pentest reports

• Risk rating (CVSS)

• Providing remediation advice

• Communicating findings to stakeholders

Tools & Labs Used

• Operating Systems: Kali Linux, Windows 10, Metasploitable2/3

• Key Tools:

  • Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit

  • SQLMap, John the Ripper, Hydra

  • Nikto, Gobuster, Aircrack-ng, SET Toolkit

  • Nessus/OpenVAS (for vulnerability scanning)

• Lab Setup: VirtualBox/VMware-based isolated environment