Ethical Hacking Mastery : From Zero To Hacker

Name: Ethical Hacking Mastery : From Zero To Hacker
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Master the 5 Phases of Ethical Hacking: Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, and Reporting

Created byARUNNACHALAM SHANMUGARAAJAN

Last updated 5/2025

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What you'll learn

Understanding the ethical hacking landscape and its importance
Collecting data about a target system
Identifying open ports, services, and vulnerabilities
Learning common attacks like password cracking, DDOS, and phishing
Exploring backdoors, Trojans, and persistence techniques
Deep dive into Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nmap
Understanding cybersecurity laws, responsible disclosure, and penetration testing policies

Course content

7 sections • 33 lectures • 2h 30m total length

Introduction To Course1:11
Explore the five phases of ethical hacking, from information gathering to report generation, with modules on vulnerability scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and beginner-friendly tools.
Complete Introduction To Ethical Hacking11:24
Learn ethical hacking as authorized penetration testing, gain permission, identify and exploit vulnerabilities to improve security, and apply white hat practices and lawful testing.

Class 1 : Basic Terms & Methodology6:06
Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to strengthen risk management for the information system. Explore the unified kill chain—from information gathering to impact—covering exploitation, social engineering, and lateral movement.
Class 2 : Security Principles1:26
Explore the security principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIPA) and how they protect private data, preserve data integrity, and ensure service availability.
Class 3 : GDPR Compliance2:05
Examine the European Union's general data protection regulation (GDPR) and its concepts, including lawful processing, purpose limitation, consent, privacy by design, data transfer encryption, awareness training, and data protection officers.
Class 4 : DPDPA Compliance1:23
Learn how the digital personal data protection act governs Indian organizations, including e-commerce, social media, finance, healthcare, and tech firms, with financial institutions bearing strict compliance.
Class 5 : PCIDSS Compliance1:26
Explore how pci-dss governs card-based transactions for financial institutions, emphasizing strict access controls, monitoring unauthorized access, and encryption via web application firewalls to defend against man in the middle attack.
Class 6 : Network Fundamentals3:23
Explore IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6), MAC addresses, and core network concepts. Discover how ARP translates MAC to IP, and how DHCP assigns IP addresses via ISP.
Class 7 : Windows Fundamentals14:42
Explore windows fundamentals, covering the OS disk, NTFS, disk cleanup, system information, boot options, UAC, Task Manager, Event Viewer, and Windows Defender Firewall.
Class 8 : Kali Linux Fundamentals13:47
Explore Kali Linux fundamentals and essential folders like etc and root, then apply red team and blue team tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit.
Class 9 : NIST Standards1:46
Explore how NIST 853 defines administrative, technical, physical, and strategic controls, including audit and accountability, access control, physical protection, and cyber-attack planning, as fundamental governance standards.

Class 1 : OSINT Framework3:56
Explore how the Osint framework gathers open source information, including usernames, emails, IPs, and social media data across sites like Amazon, GitHub, Tinder, and Keybase, with breach data checks.
Class 2 : Gathering Ip Information & Geolocation5:15
Explore how to gather IP information and geolocation using IP logger tools, short links, and tracking pixels to reveal target IP addresses, locations, and device details.
Class 3 : Collecting Target Information in Social Networks3:30
Learn to use the Sherlock tool to locate a user name across social media platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn.
Class 4 : Extraction of Information From Images2:12
Discover how to extract information from images using Yandex, including geolocation and image content, by drag-and-drop analysis, translating to English, and exploring related results.
Class 5 : Finding Technologies Used In Websites1:54
Discover how to use the builtwith tool to identify technologies powering websites, including AngularJS, hosting providers like AWS or Netlify, fonts like Font Awesome, SSL certificates, and HTML5 and CSS.
Class 6 : Check Information From Breach Data1:09
Use Have I Been Pwned to verify whether your email address is linked to hackers, identify breaches, and see which sources, like Telegram channels or Cutout Pro, exposed your data.
Class 7 : Verify Integrity Of Email0:51
Explore tools for security engineers, focusing on email Hippo to verify email addresses, detect fake emails and domains, and view trust scores for email integrity.

Class 1 : Test network connectivity & Host Discovery1:04
Test network connectivity with ping in Kali Linux to see if the host is active by sending four packets with no packet loss, then use nmap for network information.
Class 2 : Network Scanning & Host Discovery11:40
Master Nmap for host discovery, port scanning, and service, version, and OS detection, with techniques and script scans to assess vulnerabilities.
Class 3 : Host Network Packet Analyzer12:33
Install and use the open source packet analyzer Wireshark (YSR) to capture real-time traffic, analyze ICMP and IPv4, and support red team and blue team analysis.
Class 4 : Scanning Vulnerability In Host Network8:28
Discover Openvas, a free vulnerability scanner, and learn to scan a host network, assess vulnerabilities, and generate reports with CVSS details.

Class 1 : Vulnerability Database & Exploitation ( Part 1 )3:21
Explore the Exploit DB vulnerability database, review CVEs with platforms and types, and download exploits for Metasploit to practice ethical hacking and penetration testing.
Class 2 : Vulnerability Database & Exploitation ( Part 2 )3:29
Explore the Rapid7 vulnerability database to discover Windows vulnerabilities, view CVSS scores and references, and locate Metasploit exploitation modules to practice penetration testing with the MSF console.
Class 3 : Penetration Testing Using Metasploit11:20
Explore how Metasploit identifies and exploits vulnerabilities, creates payloads with encoders, and strengthens security through penetration testing and training.
Class 4 : Social Engineering Attack Using Phishing Website3:29
Explore social engineering through building a phishing website with a GitHub tool, demonstrating fake login pages for platforms like Instagram, and illustrating how attackers steal credentials and IP data.
Class 5 : Affect Host Resource Availability Using DDOS3:57
Explore distributed denial of service attacks and how a DDoS floods a target server with many requests using hping3 in Kali Linux, illustrating how network resources become unavailable.

Class 1 : Mitre Attack Website3:30
Explore the Mitre attack website as a comprehensive encyclopedia of cyber attacks, detailing tactics, techniques, and procedures, including active scanning and vulnerability scanning for red team and blue team.
Class 2 : Virus Total Website1:50
Explore VirusTotal for static malware analysis by testing files and URLs, using search to verify hashes and detecting 30 percent malware in hash files; security engineers rely on it.
Class 3 : File Scan & Integrity Checking1:02
Use Yarra to verify whether a file is malware by scanning a chosen CSV file, checking the database, and displaying results that show no malware.
Class 4 : Url Scan & Integrity Checking1:13
Learn to verify website urls for originality or malice using Earl horse, exploring its database and fields like status, host, date added, threat reporter, and hash file.
Class 5 : Password Cracking Using John The Ripper3:44
Learn to crack a zip password using John the Ripper by converting the archive to a hash with zip2john and cracking it with a word list to extract the file.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of computers & networking
Passion for cybersecurity and ethical hacking
A Windows/Linux machine to practice ethical hacking tools

Description

Welcome to the ultimate Ethical Hacking mastery course designed to take you from zero experience to becoming a skilled ethical hacker. This comprehensive course covers all essential aspects of Ethical Hacking, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and real-world hacking techniques.

You will learn how to think like a hacker and use the latest tools and methods for ethical penetration testing. Whether you are a beginner or want to sharpen your skills, this course offers practical, hands-on training in Ethical Hacking.

What Are the 5 Phases of Ethical Hacking?

Ethical hacking is a structured process that follows five key stages to simulate real-world cyberattacks and assess security defenses. These phases include:

Phase 1: Reconnaissance (Footprinting & Information Gathering)
In this initial phase, ethical hackers gather critical information about the target system, including IP addresses, domain details, and network topology. Tools like Google Dorking , WHOIS lookup help in passive and active information gathering.

Phase 2: Scanning & Enumeration
This phase involves identifying open ports, live hosts, and system vulnerabilities using tools like Nmap and OpenVAS. Ethical hackers map out the target’s weaknesses to prepare for potential exploits.

Phase 3: Gaining Access (Exploitation Techniques)
Hackers use various attack methods such as SQL injection, brute force attacks, phishing, and password cracking to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access. Tools like Metasploit and John the Ripper play a key role in this stage.

Phase 4: Maintaining Access
Once access is gained, the hacker ensures persistent access by installing backdoors, Trojans, and rootkits. This step helps attackers maintain long-term control over the compromised system. Ethical hackers use penetration testing tools like Meterpreter to simulate such attacks.

Phase 5: Covering Tracks & Reporting
To avoid detection, attackers erase evidence by clearing logs, modifying timestamps, and using anti-forensic techniques. Ethical hackers, however, document their findings in detailed reports to help organizations improve security measures.

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Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to start a career in Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity
Students & enthusiasts interested in learning how hackers exploit vulnerabilities

Ethical Hacking Mastery : From Zero To Hacker

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Course content

Introduction to Ethical Hacking for Beginners: Learn the Core Phases & Tools2 lectures • 13min

Fundamentals , Basic Terminologies , Standards , Compliances9 lectures • 46min

Phase 1: Reconnaissance (Footprinting & Information Gathering)7 lectures • 19min

Phase 2: Scanning Vulnerabilities & Host Discovery4 lectures • 34min

Phase 3: Gaining Access (Exploitation Techniques)5 lectures • 26min

Phase 4: Post Exploitation Tools & Websites5 lectures • 11min

Phase 5: Reporting & Documentation1 lecture • 2min

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