What Will I Learn?
Understand the steps of a cyber attack
Understand the basic methodology, tools, and techniques used by hackers in exploiting networks and systems
Requirements
- You should have a PC or Mac with at least 4 GB of RAM in order to install the software used in this course.
Description
** Dissect the Threat! Understand the Importance of Cyber Security **
Your networks are facing a constant barrage of attacks by malicious actors: hackers, hacktivists, script kiddies, advanced persistent threats, and even nation states are all searching for footholds into networks around the globe. System administrators have always been the first line of defense in system security, and in this global cyber war your role has become increasingly important to the security our networks. As the lynchpin to network defense, it is imperative that system administrators understand the vulnerabilities and methodology employed by malicious cyber actors in order to assist in stopping cyber attacks.
In “The Anatomy of a Cyber Attack”, you will learn to dissect the techniques used by hackers in their exploitation of a network. From open-source research and reconnaissance to the exploitation and covering of their tracks, you will learn hands-on techniques to probe your network for vulnerabilities and understand how they are exploited. Taught by an expert in cybersecurity, you will learn to think like a hacker in order to thwart their future attacks on your networks.
A truly eye-opening experience into the world of cybersecurity, “The Anatomy of a Cyber Attack” is essential to understanding the landscape of today’s cyber threats.
What You Will Receive In The Course:
- Video lectures that are fun, entertaining, and enlightening
- Walkthrough of building your own penetration testing lab for use in the course
- Labs for every step of the hacker methodology
- You can watch the instructor to better understand the threat, or learn to conduct the attack yourself!
- Practice questions to ensure mastery of each section of the course
- A thorough foundation upon which to conduct further study or certification preparation
- This course provides a great foundation upon which to begin your Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or penetration testing studies!
What This Course Is NOT:
- Certified Ethical Hacker preparation course
- IT Certification preparation course
- Designed to provide a mastery of penetration testing techniques (but will give you a great introduction)
NOTE: This course is designed for all IT personnel and provides a great overview of the need for cyber security through hands-on examples of network and system exploitation. Beginners will be able to understand the concepts and enjoy the course, but may have some difficult in conducting the attacks themselves. A basic understanding of computers and computer networks is required to understand this course.
Who is the target audience?
- This course is designed for all students who are interested in the cyber threat that exists in today's culture.
- This course is a beginner/overview course for those interested in the penetration testing/hacking realm, or those just interested in learning how hackers are able to attack our networks and systems.
About Mustapha
I am online instructor at Udemy. My passions are: Mobile and Web Development, Entrepreneurship and Management. You can read my full biography on My Udemy Page. Feel free to follow me social media to know more about me and the topics and courses I'm teaching.
