Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Understanding Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
• Roles & Responsibilities of an Ethical Hacker
• Difference Between Black Hat, White Hat, and Gray Hat Hackers
• Legal & Ethical Considerations (Cyber Laws & Compliance)

Module 2: Footprinting & Reconnaissance

• Passive vs. Active Reconnaissance
• OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Techniques
• WHOIS Lookup & DNS Enumeration
• Social Engineering Tactics
• Google Hacking & Shodan Usage

Module 3: Scanning & Enumeration

• Network Scanning Techniques (Nmap, Netcat)
• Identifying Live Hosts & Open Ports
• Vulnerability Scanning Tools (Nessus, OpenVAS)
• Banner Grabbing & Fingerprinting

Module 4: System Hacking

• Password Cracking (Brute Force, Dictionary, Rainbow Tables)
• Privilege Escalation Techniques
• Maintaining Access & Covering Tracks
• Windows & Linux System Hacking

Module 5: Malware & Backdoors

• Types of Malware (Viruses, Trojans, Worms, Ransomware)
• Writing Simple Malware & Payloads
• Remote Access Trojans (RATs)
• Antivirus Evasion Techniques

Module 6: Web Application Hacking

• OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
• SQL Injection & XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
• CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
• Web App Scanners (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)

Module 7: Wireless Network Hacking

• Wireless Security Standards (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
• Wireless Packet Sniffing & Decryption
• Rogue Access Points & Evil Twin Attacks
• Wi-Fi Hacking Tools (Aircrack-ng, Kismet)

Module 8: Social Engineering Attacks

• Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing
• Creating & Deploying Fake Websites
• Deepfake & AI-based Social Engineering
• Mitigating Social Engineering Threats

Module 9: Mobile & IoT Hacking

• Android & iOS Vulnerabilities
• Reverse Engineering Mobile Apps
• IoT Device Security & Hacking
• Bluetooth & NFC Exploits

Module 10: Cloud & Network Security

• Cloud Security Fundamentals (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Virtualization & Container Security
• VPN & Firewall Evasion Techniques
• Network Sniffing & MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) Attacks

Module 11: Cryptography & Steganography

• Encryption Techniques & Hashing Algorithms
• Cracking Encrypted Passwords
• Digital Signatures & Certificates
• Data Hiding Techniques

Module 12: Penetration Testing & Reporting

• Conducting a Full Penetration Test
• Writing a Professional Penetration Testing Report
• Remediation & Defense Strategies
• Career Paths in Ethical Hacking