After having qualified this course, you will attain professional entry level proficiency in following subjects:

• Information Security (InfoSec) and InfoSec Models. Introduction to InfoSec, sub-divisions, applications  and challenges in implementing InfoSec practices. Core InfoSec models: CIA triad and AAA, along with key terminologies.

• InfoSec Standards. Overview of standards like PCI-DSS, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, HIPAA, and SOX.

• Understanding of InfoSec Threats, Attacks and InfoSec Controls

• Web, Web Technologies and Web Applications. Evolution of web technologies and understanding web architectures including overview of web servers, HTTP basics, and web state management.

•  Pentesting, Hacking; its Approaches and Hackers. Differentiating pentesting and ethical hacking. Also, exploring types of hackers, skills required, and ethical hacking approaches.

• Cybercrimes and Cyber Laws. Understanding cybercrime, motivations, and victims. Classification of cybercrimes and reporting procedures. An overview of international and national cyber laws.

• Virtual Environment. The concept of virtualization and its importance in ethical hacking covering Hypervisors and their types, Virtual Machines (VMs), and practical exercises on installing a VM for hands-on learning.

• Hacking Distros. Exploration of various hacking distributions such as Parrot Security OS, BackBox, BlackArch, and delve into a crash course on Kali Linux including installation, environment setup, essential tools, and basic security measures of Kali Linux through practical labs.

• Data Representation and Coding Schemes. Understanding different types of data, data access methods, and data storage units. Also, the numbering systems, data coding schemes like ASCII and Unicode, and data hierarchy.

• Programming and Scripting. Programming fundamentals and scripting languages covering programming language paradigms, software development lifecycle, and characteristics of good programs. Practical sessions include writing and executing simple programs and scripts, along with an introduction to Python and its applications in ethical hacking.

• Command Line Scripting. Explore command-line interfaces in both Linux and Windows environments through learning about Bash Shell and Windows Command Line, including basic commands, scripting, conditional statements, loops, and PowerShell.

• Computer Networking. Gain a solid foundation in computer networking essentials encompassing network components, topologies, switching techniques, TCP/IP protocols, DNS resolution, OSI model, IP addressing, subnetting, and network defense mechanisms.

• Cryptography and Steganography. Delve into the world of cryptography and steganography. Study encryption algorithms, digital signatures, secure communication protocols, and email encryption standards.

• Red Teaming

a. Client Engagement. Establishing the rules, scope, objectives, and reporting methodologies for engagements through drafting engagement agreement to formalize the terms of their red teaming activities.

b. Target Profiling and Planning. Delve into information gathering techniques, such as reconnaissance, both passive and active methods by learning tools like Nmap for port scanning and learn about enumeration techniques to gather information about networks and systems.

c. Exploitation (Attack). Understanding the purpose and planning of attacks. Also, learn about attacking web applications, including methods like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Remote Control Execution (RCE) with file uploads. How to explore hacking databases through SQL injection and exploiting vulnerabilities in web servers.

d. Post Exploitation. Actions to be taken after gaining initial access, such as escalating privileges, maintaining access, pivoting to other systems, and persistence techniques to ensure continued access utilizing tools like Mimikatz and Metasploit.

e. Reporting. How to create comprehensive reports for stakeholders including preparation of executive summaries outlining the engagement's objectives, scope, findings, and their impact. Also, how to compile technical reports detailing identified vulnerabilities, remediation steps, and proofs of concept (PoCs).

• Personality Development:

a. Time Management for Professionals. Understand the essence of time management, emphasizing prioritization, planning, analysis, and optimization techniques to enhance productivity and efficiency in professional settings.

b. Communication and Presentation Skills. Learn key principles and fundamentals of effective communication, along with tips for improving communication skills. It involves the importance of visuals, dressing appropriately, mastering presentation software, and delivering presentations with confidence.

c. Understanding Individual and Corporate Psychology. Understand the psychological aspects of individual and corporate behavior, providing insights into human behavior within organizational contexts.

d. Teamwork and Conflict Management. Learn about team composition, problem assessment, planning and task allocation techniques to foster effective teamwork and manage conflicts within teams.

e. The Art of CV Writing. Compares CVs and resumes, discusses considerations for crafting attractive CVs, outlines the contents of a good CV, and provides examples of good and bad CVs.

f. Job Interview Preparation, Tips and Tricks. How to minimizing interview stress, understanding the perspectives of employers and candidates, identifying question types, and receiving general interview tips. They also learn about common interview problems, mistakes to avoid, and dress code tips, with a focus on sealing the deal during interviews.

g. Introduction to Research. Understand the concept and types of research, research methodologies, the research onion model, and the process of writing research reports.