Learn the skills to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defenses, equipping you with the tools to protect digital environments against emerging threats. Through this course, you’ll explore tools and tactics used by professional hackers, including how to conduct vulnerability assessments, perform penetration testing, and implement robust security measures. You’ll not only think like a hacker but also apply these skills to safeguard organizations and individuals from cyber threats.
Delivery
Online & On-Campus
Age
13 to 18
What You'll Learn
Gain a deep understanding of the principles of cybersecurity, including how threats emerge and how to defend against them.
Discover the tools and methods that ethical hackers use to exploit vulnerabilities and how they can be applied for defense.
Learn how to identify potential security flaws within networks, applications, and systems through comprehensive vulnerability assessments.
Conduct simulated attacks to assess the security of systems, exploring how penetration testing helps identify weaknesses before they can be exploited.
Develop and implement strategies to counter cyber threats and protect systems from malicious attacks.
Final Project
For your final project, you will step into the role of an ethical hacker by conducting a full vulnerability assessment and penetration test on a simulated network environment. Using the tools and techniques you’ve learned, you’ll uncover vulnerabilities, deploy countermeasures, and fortify the network against potential threats, ensuring it is protected from cyberattacks.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for students curious about cybersecurity and ethical hacking. No prior coding or cybersecurity experience is required, though an interest in problem-solving and technology will help you get the most out of the course.
Requirements
macOS 13+, Intel processor or Apple Silicon, 8GB+ RAM
Schedule & Locations
Our next intake will take place in Spring 2025.
Schedule and Locations will be announced in January 2025.
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