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The Complete Ethical Hacker Certification Exam Prep Course

Name: The Complete Ethical Hacker Certification Exam Prep Course
Rating: 4.2 (1725 reviews)

This Course WILL provide EVERYTHING Needed to allow you to Pass your Ethical Hacking Exam v12

Created byTim Pierson

Last updated 3/2021

English

What you'll learn

Master the topics needed to pass the Certified Ethical Hacker Exam from EC-Council.
Discover the why behind security administrators’ work and secure your corporate and/or home-based network.
Build your career towards becoming a professional penetration tester.
Get paid for providing a valuable service for companies with sensitive data.

Course content

18 sections • 188 lectures • 16h 16m total length

Orientation3:36
Purpose of this Course4:54

Create A VeraCrypt Container to Protect Your Laptop or Desktop10:48
Utilities, Cheat Sheets, Various Items You really only Want to Download Once1:55
This is where I am going to keep the things that you will really only want to download once. Things that are rather large and you will not want to be downloading them over and over again. I will reference them Throughout the course and tell you where to find them, but its a good idea to go ahead and get them downloaded and put into your veracrypt repository for safekeeping when you do need them. They will generally be in the form of an .iso file that you will mount as a CD ROM on a VM to get access to utilities.
Build a Manual Lab 013:47
If you would like a shortcut to setting up your entire lab you can use this link. This assumes you are using VMware Workstation Pro v12 or above on a Windows platform and that have set up your Veracrypt (if you plan to use that).
Lab Legalities2:44
Housekeeping1:40
Here you will find some useful Utilities that will be used throughout the course.
Getting to Know Your XPAttacker VM3:04
This is a compressed VM, it is in Open Virtualization Format. It will run on all sorts of Hypervisors, BUT I will ONLY give support for VMwareWorkstation Professional. You must either download WinRar or get it from the UdemyUtils.iso located in the: "Utilities, CheatSheets, VariousItems You really only Want to Download Once" Lecture.
Make sure all of the segments you have downloaded are stored in the same directory/folder then
select any one of them and using the WinRar Utility select Extract Here. It may take up to 10-30 minutes depending on how fast your machine is. This is the best and most compressed way I could get these
essential VMs to you
Getting to Know Your Win2k VM5:25
This is a compressed VM, it is in Open Virtualization Format. It will run on all sorts of Hypervisors, BUT I will ONLY give support for VMwareWorkstation Professional. You must either download WinRar or get it from the UdemyUtils.iso located in the: "Utilities, CheatSheets, VariousItems You really only Want to Download Once" Lecture.

Make sure all of the segments you have downloaded are stored in the same directory/folder then select any one of them and using the WinRar Utility select Extract Here. It may take up to 10-30 minutes depending on how fast your machine is. This is the best and most compressed way I could get these essential VMs to you
Getting to Know You Win7 VM3:56
This is a compressed VM, it is in Open Virtualization Format. It will run on all sorts of Hypervisors, BUT I will ONLY give support for VMwareWorkstation Professional. You must either download WinRar or get it from the UdemyUtils.iso located in the: "Utilities, CheatSheets, VariousItems You really only Want to Download Once" Lecture.

Make sure all of the segments you have downloaded are stored in the same directory/folder then select any one of them and using the WinRar Utility select Extract Here. It may take up to 10-30 minutes depending on how fast your machine is. This is the best and most compressed way I could get these essential VMs to you
Getting to Know Your Win2k3-AD1:27
This is a compressed VM, it is in Open Virtualization Format. It will run on all sorts of Hypervisors, BUT I will ONLY give support for VMwareWorkstation Professional. You must either download WinRar or get it from the UdemyUtils.iso located in the: "Utilities, CheatSheets, VariousItems You really only Want to Download Once" Lecture.

Make sure all of the segments you have downloaded are stored in the same directory/folder then select any one of them and using the WinRar Utility select Extract Here. It may take up to 10-30 minutes depending on how fast your machine is. This is the best and most compressed way I could get these essential VMs to you
Getting to Know Your WebApp1:31
This is a compressed VM, it is in Open Virtualization Format. It will run on all sorts of Hypervisors, BUT I will ONLY give support for VMwareWorkstation Professional. You must either download WinRar or get it from the UdemyUtils.iso located in the: "Utilities, CheatSheets, VariousItems You really only Want to Download Once" Lecture.

Make sure all of the segments you have downloaded are stored in the same directory/folder then select any one of them and using the WinRar Utility select Extract Here. It may take up to 10-30 minutes depending on how fast your machine is. This is the best and most compressed way I could get these essential VMs to you
Putting Our Lab Together Step By Step12:45
Tying everything together in our Lab5:44

Introduction to Pentesting and Ethical Hacking0:31
Teaser-How Hackers Obtain Serial Numbers Even VMware Workstation Pro4:58
Defintion of a Penetration Test1:46
Define a penetration test as an attacker's probe of a system to find security weaknesses and gain access. Contrast with vulnerability assessments and include white or black box approaches.
The Evolving Threat1:49
The Vulnerabilty Lifecycle2:15
Explore the vulnerability lifecycle from discovery to patch, detailing vulnerability management steps—identify, classify, remediate, mitigate—and patch deployment delays driving exploit risk.
Map.Norsecorp.com1:56
Botnet Definition5:12
Explore botnets and bots, their covert control via remote communication channels like IRC, and how a decentralized command and control model enables large-scale DDoS, harvesting confidential information.
Defense in Depth4:47
MetaData3:29
I was asked to appear on the NBC Today Show Local Edition in Miami. I was preparing to do a segment on the Dangers of Social Media. And I must admit I did a fairly good job of getting my point across on that. But unbeknownst to me the host, and attractive girl had a stalker, and I showed her how posting information on social media can divulge the latitude and longitude of where the photo was taken. Watch the video as she realizes, and asks questions like.."What if you take a picture of your family in front of your front door?" After the Segment, I had not noticed anything strange, and I thanked her kindly for her time. She Sternly said..."YOUR NOT GOING ANYWHERE!!!" We looked at her pictures and sure enough the Exif data showed her location of where she lived. She asked what could be done. I said..Well not much short of moving. :-(
Types of PenTests4:47
Compare black box, white box, and gray box penetration tests, contrasting uninformed approaches with full-knowledge assessments. Distinguish internal versus external tests and unannounced tests to understand realistic attack simulations.
Types of Hackers1:31
Common Definitions1:43
Hacker vs. Penetration Tester5:27
Penetration Testing Terminology3:10
Essential Terminology3:51
OSSTMM Methodology8:42
Tools vs Technique4:45
Things are not always as they seem1:13
Calculating Risk & Formulas2:48
Analyzing Findings0:44
Calculating SLE, ARO, ALE1:06
Other Penetration Testing Methodologies3:14
Examine various penetration testing methodologies, including the OS TMM model, NIST guidelines, FFIEC, and ISSAF; emphasize consistency, environment-specific selection, and comparing results over time.
Section Quiz - Ethical Hacking Overview 1
Section Quiz - Ethical Hacking Overview 2
Section Quiz - Ethical Hacking Overview 3

Introduction to Footprinting0:43
What Information is Gathered by the Hacker5:37
Methods of Obtaining Information And Physical Access1:24
Social Access4:27
Digital Access3:02
Passive vs Active Reconnaissance2:14
Footprinting Defined1:32
Exercise: Footprinting Tool: Maltego2:03
Most Powerful Hacking Tool on the Internet Today4:15
Instructor Demonstration - The Power of Google -A5:44
Explore Google hacks to locate exposed web servers, remote desktops, and PDF files using specific URL patterns like TSA web and parent directory.
Instructor Demonstration - The Power of Google -B10:15
An instructor demonstrates how Pastebin and Google surface nefarious data, from credit cards and social security numbers to login credentials and private keys, highlighting ethical hacking risks.
Instructor Demo: GoogleAlerts4:24
Removing Searchable Content4:55
Internet Archive: The WayBack Machine6:43
Domain Name Registration-WhoIs Information1:19
Instructor Demonstation - CentralOps6:14
Learn to use CentralOps to perform service scans, traceroutes, and WHOIS lookups, then analyze DNS records and port banners to map a network footprint.
DNS Databases3:20
Traceroute Operation5:30
InstructorDemonstration: Online Tools4:19
Spokeo - No Refuge for the Wealthy4:59
Netcraft, DoaminsbyProxy, Countermeasures8:43
Section Quiz - FootPrinting - Reconnaissance and Information Gathering 1
Section Quiz - FootPrinting - Reconnaissance and Information Gathering 2

Introduction to Linux0:24
Linux History - Linus + Minux = Linux2:29
Linux GUI Desktops2:09
Linux Shell Linux Bash Shell2:31
Passwd & Shadow File Formats1:52
InstructorDemo:User Account Management6:20
Master Linux user account management and password security, including root versus standard users and password hash concepts, plus configuring network interfaces with ifconfig, IP addresses, and gateways.
Tarballs & Zips & Installing VMware Tools5:30
Compiling Programs in Linux, Shell Shock, Poodle Vulnerability2:44
Most Popular Linux Security Distribution1:58
Section Quiz - Linux

Intro Into Cryptography0:30
Beginings of Cryptography4:36
Explore the evolution of encryption from Caesar cipher to modern algorithms, and how plain text becomes ciphertext with keys. Learn about confidentiality, integrity, non repudiation, and digital signatures in cryptography.
Implementation, Stream Cipher, Block Cipher and the Enigima8:54
Explain symmetric and public-key encryption, non repudiation, and integrity, compare block and stream ciphers, review DES, triple DES, and AES, and highlight long passphrases and LastPass for security.
Asymetric Encryption, Hybrid Encryption, Comparison of Algorithims, Key Exchange5:07
Hashing, Hashing Collisions, Common Hash Algorithms9:38
Ransomware3:07
IPSec and SSH3:46
PKI Applications, Quantum Crypto and VeraCrypt3:27
Cryptography Assignement
Section Quiz - Cryptography 1
Section Quiz - Cryptography 2
Section Quiz - Cryptography 3

Introduction to Malware and How The Internet Makes Money1:00
Things that make the World Go Around - Well as far as the Internet is concerned9:10
Trojans and Back Doors6:17
Defining Malware: Viruses and Worms7:13
Defining Malware: Spyware5:35
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and other Creepy things10:31
Explore data loss prevention (DLP) strategies to detect and block exfiltration of sensitive data, design a seven-phase DLP program, and understand corporate espionage and surveillance risks.
Distributing Malware6:19
Malware Capabilities5:27
Auto Starting Malware1:44
Tool: Netcat3:41
Demo: NetCat Procedure10:28
Executable Wrappers4:22
Instructor Demo: Executeable Wrappers 18:51
Instructor Demo: Executeable Wrappers 21:53
Malware Avoiding Detection4:33
Malware Countermeasures 18:10
Malware Countermeasures 26:39
Use malware countermeasures like Microsoft’s removal tool with quick, full, and customized scans. Detect rootkits and manipulated files, and learn software restriction policies, patch management, hardware-based detectors, and user education.
Section Quiz - Malware 1
Section Quiz - Malware 2
Section Quiz - Malware 3

Introduction to System Hacking Introduction1:00
Types of Password Attacks, Keystroke Loggers5:44
Password Guessing Online7:44
Cracking Windows Passwords - A3:25
Cracking Windows Passwords - B8:32
Cracking Windows Passwords - C7:00
Cracking Windows Passwords - D8:00
Cracking Windows Passwords - E8:25
Countermeasures: Stealing the Passwords, Syskey, Salting8:41
Explore offline password cracking, where copied hashes are cracked with John the Ripper and rainbow tables, and see how 12-bit salt value expands the search space for password storage.
Cloud Cracking Techniques1:55
Generating Rainbow Tables, Free Rainbow Tables3:17
Password Hash Insertion Attack9:20
Demonstration MimiKatz10:59
Privilege Escalation, Countermeasures5:37
Covering Tracks, Disable Auditing, Clearing the Event Log3:04
Alternate Data Streams Demonstration - A8:07
Alternate Data Streams Demonstration - B11:55
Alternate Data Streams Demonstration - C10:38
Anonymizers - JAP3:42
Steganography11:41
Virtually Complete Secrecy, TOR11:02
RootKits - Overview8:39
RootKits - Frightening Demo13:22
Root Kit Countermeasures, Tokens and Smart Cards11:19
Section Quiz - System Hacking 1
Section Quiz - System Hacking 2
Section Quiz - System Hacking 3

Requirements

You should have a fundamental working knowledge of computers and basic experience doing system administration or help desk work to succeed in this course. You should be familiar with standards system administrator concepts such as firewalls, antiviruses, intrusion detection systems, and access control lists.
In this course, I’ll help you install the necessary software on your computer. If you prefer, you can use the Online Lab in your browser to complete the assignments in this course.
I’ll use mostly Windows as our base operating system in this course. While we do have a section on Linux in the course, I will not delve too deeply into it. That’s because in my teaching experience, students generally find it easier to use tools in an operating system they are familiar with before moving on to a new platform such as Linux.
The ideal student should be passionate and inquisitive about learning new technologies and diving into hands-on projects.

Description

If you are curious about new technologies and passionate about jump-starting your career as an ethical hacker, then this course is for you! The Complete Ethical Hacker Certification Exam Prep Course[1] gives you a solid foundation in all the topics you need to master to pass the Ethical Hacker Certification [1] Exam. Dive into hands-on projects, and defend yourself from would-be-attackers. This course offers you a clear and structured approach to getting certified; as an ethical hacker, you’ll know the ins and outs of cyber-security, overcome security vulnerabilities, and even develop your protection solutions for networks around the globe.

In this course, you will:

Learn the business and technical logistics behind penetration testing
Identify evolving threats from different types of hackers
Reveal shocking truths about the information operating systems can divulge
Realize the power of footprinting on the Internet
Detect live systems by inference
Get by a step-by-step, no-nonsense introduction to cryptography
Identify differences between vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
Master ways to prevent and disable system hacking
Protect yourself from malware, including Trojans, backdoors, viruses, and more
Thwart hackers attacking wireless networks and mobile devices
Understand the pros and cons of intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, and web application firewalls
Implement countermeasures to stop SQL injections and other database attacks
And more!

Along the way, you’ll also watch 15+ special instructor demos and take 15 practice quizzes featuring over 700 exam questions. More than any other course on Udemy!

It's like buying 2 courses for the price of one!

Each question comes with a carefully crafted explanation of why each answer choice is right or wrong. Set yourself up for success by working towards exam mastery: I highly encourage you to work through these questions at your own pace to test your knowledge.

Take a look at the many students who have already used this course to ACE their Ethical Hacker Exam. Don't take my word for it, ask questions to them directly in the forums.

Just as Brayden and many others did...
Do you want to pass on your first attempt?
I did. So I did what Tim told me and I just got my Certification today!!
Thanks, Instructor TIM! This course made all the difference.

Why Learn Ethical Hacking

A growing number of companies today seek ethical hackers to protect their most sensitive information. Very few days go by without breaking news, revealing break-ins, security breaches, and massive quantities of data stolen from major business organizations. Companies that house this data are the ones most at risk: therefore, ethical hacking as a certified course has quickly become one of the most sought-after qualifications in multiple industries including government, banking, research and development, retail, real estate, healthcare, and more. Learn an in-demand skill while making the world a safer place. You’ll also find that ethical hacking is a surefire way to increase your income and work towards professional development.

Why Learn From Me

The ethical hacking landscape is huge and not for the faint of heart. To become a successful ethical hacker, you don’t just need the knowledge to pass the [Certified] Ethical Hacker (TM) [1] exam; you also need the real-world skills to excel as a practicing security professional. That’s why this course has been so carefully crafted; I have distilled my 35 years of experience as a technical trainer, consultant, and pen tester into this course material.

I have personally taught my Ethical Hacker Exam prep course in person well over 300 times and have developed a course containing the spot-on knowledge of the required skill sets necessary to pass the exam. Whether you take a defensive approach against the would-be attacker or whether you wish to become a penetration tester yourself, the Ethical Hacker exam is designed to assess the tools that are in your security toolbox. If you commit the time and effort to master the concepts covered and complete the assignments and quizzes, you will set yourself up for exam day success.

I took a lighthearted approach during the course–just like I do in my regular classes–to make the course more interesting and humorous for you. I greatly enjoy hearing from my students and hope to hear about your success in the future.

Preparing for an upcoming exam date? Make sure to check out the “So You’re Ready to Take Your Test” lecture to gain insights on how to answer questions more accurately–even if you’re not sure of the answer.

By the end of the course, you’ll have everything you need to ace the Ethical Hacker Certification [1] exam and hopefully encourage new students to take this course. I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you.

Join me on this journey, and enroll in the course today.

References: [1] "Certified Ethical Hacker" and "CEH" are Registered Trademarks of the EC-Council corporation,

Note: "Ethical Hacker" is not a registered trademark.

This course prepares you specifically to take the Certified Ethical Hacker v12 Exam from the EC Council but is also a great primer for the GPEN test from SANS, the C)PTS course from Mile2, and the Pentest+ and Security+ tests from CompTIA.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to pass the Certified Ethical Hacker Exam and become responsible for securing a home or enterprise network
This course is a good fit for aspiring professional pen testers–including system administrators or IT professionals interested in making a career change. Current professional pen testers will be too advanced for this course.
This course is best suited for those who operate with or have privileged access in their company’s network. You’ll learn about the latest security vulnerabilities and how to protect your assets.
People who are interested in hands-on learning and developing their own protection solutions will benefit the most from this course. If you’re the type of person who likes taking things apart to see how they work, then you’ll love this course.

The Complete Ethical Hacker Certification Exam Prep Course

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Course content

Opening Section2 lectures • 9min

Build Your Lab - In the Future We will offer an Online Solution12 lectures • 55min

Ethical Hacking Overview22 lectures • 1hr 10min

FootPrinting - Reconnaissance and Information Gathering21 lectures • 1hr 32min

Linux Overview9 lectures • 26min

Detecting Live Systems - Port Scanning9 lectures • 30min

Enumeration - What Can We Get For Free?7 lectures • 32min

Cryptography8 lectures • 39min

Malware - Sofware Goes Undercover17 lectures • 1hr 42min

System Hacking24 lectures • 3hr 3min

Requirements

Description

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