2b Academy

Ethical Hacking Essentials

Penetration Testing Crash Course

Kickstart Your Cybersecurity Career
with Practical Hands-on
Training

Unlock your potential in the world of ethical hacking with our Penetration Testing Crash Course!

  • Perfect for university students and aspiring IT professionals.

  • Master essential skills to secure networks and defend against cyber threats.

  • Learn from seasoned industry professionals through immersive, real-world training.

  • Gain hands-on experience to tackle today’s cybersecurity challenges.

  • Elevate your career with cutting-edge skills and insights.

Course Overview

Start Your Cybersecurity Journey with 2b Academy!

The Penetration Testing Crash Course by 2b Academy is designed to equip you with essential skills in ethical hacking and cybersecurity. This intensive 20-hour course, featuring 6 hours of theory and 14 hours of hands-on practical labs, provides a comprehensive introduction to penetration testing, ensuring you gain both foundational knowledge and real-world application of key hacking tools and techniques.

Whether you’re a university student with basic networking knowledge or an IT professional looking to enhance your cybersecurity skills, this course offers a unique blend of theoretical lessons and hands-on exercises. Delivered through online live classes, with guest lectures from industry experts, the course is tailored to help you start your cybersecurity career with a low investment and prepare for a future in ethical hacking.

Key Courses Details

Course Module

  • Theory (1 hr):
  • - What is penetration testing?
  • - Difference between penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
  • - Phases of penetration testing: Reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting.
  • - Penetration testing methodologies: PTES, OWASP, and NIST.
  • - Legal and ethical considerations in penetration testing.

 

  • Lab (2 hrs):
  • Setting up a Penetration Testing Lab with Kali Linux and key tools (Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite).
  • Theory (1 hr):
    • - Active vs. passive reconnaissance, OSINT tools.
    • - Network scanning: Nmap, ping sweeps, and port scanning.
  • Lab (3 hrs):
    • Performing reconnaissance using OSINT tools and active scanning with Nmap.
  • Theory (2 hrs):
    • - Understanding common vulnerabilities: Buffer overflows, SQL injection, XSS.
    • - Introduction to the Metasploit Framework.
  • Lab (4 hrs):
    • Exploiting vulnerabilities in network services and web applications.
  • Theory (1 hr):
    • Techniques for privilege escalation, maintaining access, and data exfiltration.
  • Lab (3 hrs):
    • Gaining administrative access and setting up persistence
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  • Theory (1 hr):
    • Importance of penetration testing reports and communicating risks.
  • Lab (2 hrs):
    • Documenting vulnerabilities and crafting professional reports.

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Syllabus

Why Choose This Course?

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals of penetration testing, including legal and ethical considerations in a real-world context.

  • Become proficient in using key penetration testing tools (Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite) through hands-on practice.

  • Perform basic reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration of networks and applications using industry-standard techniques.

  • Identify and exploit common vulnerabilities in networks and web applications, gaining experience with real-world scenarios.

  • Execute post-exploitation activities, including privilege escalation and data exfiltration, to simulate advanced attack stages.

  • Write professional penetration testing reports and effectively communicate findings and remediation steps to stakeholders.

Meet Our Trainers

Learn from The Best in the Industry

  • Our trainers are cybersecurity experts with extensive experience in ethical hacking and penetration testing.
    They have a proven track record of working with top organisations and are passionate about teaching the next
    generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Jatinder Singh

With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Jatinder has conducted numerous penetration tests for global corporations. His expertise spans across network security, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.

Tarunjot Singh

An ethical hacker and security researcher, Tarunjot specializes in web application security
and has contributed to several open-source security projects. He brings a hands-on, practical approach to learning.

Meet the Guest Faculty

Engage with Industry Experts

Our course offers a unique opportunity to learn from guest faculty, who are seasoned professionals in
the field of cybersecurity and ethical hacking. With years of hands-on experience, they bring real-
world insights into penetration testing, ensuring you
 gain both theoretical knowledge and practical
expertise.

Guest
Lecture 1

Advanced Penetration Testing Techniques

Guest
Lecture 2

 Real-World Ethical
Hacking Case Studies

Guest
Lecture 3

Career Pathways in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

These sessions provide invaluable guidance, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and
professional practice.

Meet the Guest

Who Should Enroll?

  • University students with basic networking/security knowledge.

  • IT professionals looking to move into cybersecurity.

  • Individuals interested in ethical hacking.

Certification Overview

Upon successful completion of the Penetration Testing Crash Course, students will receive a Certificate of Achievement from 2b Innovations. This certification validates your skills and knowledge in penetration testing and ethical hacking, demonstrating your readiness to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges.

Certification Benefits:

  • Recognized Credential: Enhance your resume with a credible certification that showcases your expertise in cybersecurity.
  • Career Advancement: Open doors to job opportunities in the rapidly growing field of ethical hacking and penetration testing.
  • Skill Validation: Prove your practical skills in using industry-standard tools and techniques to potential employers.

Make your mark in the cybersecurity landscape with our certification, paving the way for your professional journey!

FAQ's

This course is aimed at university students or beginners with a basic understanding of networking and security concepts who are looking to start their journey in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.

The course starts on 9th - 10th November 2024 and concludes on 28th - 29th December 2024.

The training will be conducted online through Live Interactive Weekend Sessions, allowing students to engage directly with instructors.

The standard price is INR 45,999, but the first batch will benefit from an introductory price of INR 29,999. And further discounts are available through student referrals.

Each batch will consist of a minimum of 10 students to ensure a personalised learning experience.

Yes, there will be three guest lectures delivered by industry professionals, offering exclusive insights into real-world cyber security practices. 

You will get hands-on experience with essential penetration testing tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite

The course will cover penetration testing fundamentals, reconnaissance and scanning, vulnerability exploitation, post-exploitation activities, and reporting. 

Yes, students who successfully complete the course will receive a certification, validating their skills in penetration testing.