Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• What is Ethical Hacking
• Hackers: White Hat, Black Hat & Grey Hat
• Scope of Ethical Hacking
• Legal & Ethical Considerations

Module 2: Fundamentals of Cyber Security

• CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Security Threats & Vulnerabilities
• Risk Assessment Basics
• Security Controls

Module 3: Networking Basics for Hackers

• Network Fundamentals Recap
• TCP/IP Overview
• Ports & Services
• Network Mapping Concepts

Module 4: Information Gathering (Reconnaissance)

• Passive vs Active Reconnaissance
• Footprinting Techniques
• DNS & IP Information Gathering
• OSINT Basics

Module 5: Scanning & Enumeration

• Network Scanning Concepts
• Port Scanning
• Service Enumeration
• Vulnerability Identification

Module 6: System Hacking Basics

• Password Cracking Concepts
• Authentication Weaknesses
• Privilege Escalation Basics
• Maintaining Access (Conceptual)

Module 7: Malware Concepts

• Types of Malware
• Trojans, Viruses & Worms
• Spyware & Keyloggers
• Malware Prevention

Module 8: Web Application Security Basics

• Web Application Architecture
• Common Web Vulnerabilities
• SQL Injection (Conceptual)
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Basics

Module 9: Wireless Network Security

• Wireless Network Basics
• Wi-Fi Encryption Types
• Wireless Attacks (Conceptual)
• Securing Wireless Networks

Module 10: Ethical Hacking Tools Overview

• Information Gathering Tools
• Scanning Tools
• Vulnerability Assessment Tools
• Safe Usage Guidelines

Module 11: Reporting & Documentation

• Writing Security Reports
• Vulnerability Documentation
• Risk Rating
• Professional Reporting Standards

Module 12: Practical Lab & Assessment

• Guided Hands-on Labs
• Scenario-Based Exercises
• Practical Evaluation
• Final Assessment