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Ethical Hacking Core Skills (EHCS)

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Core Ethical Hacking aid in Building Strong Security Foundations

In this course you will learn the core skills to build a solid security foundation. You will examine in detail the traffic that traverses the network at the packet and binary level. You will build a solid knowledge of the lowest layers of the network. In the course, you will conduct extensive hands-on exercises. You will learn to master the TCP/IP protocol. You will learn essential UNIX and Linux survival skills that separate you from the many security professionals who are Windows centric..

Additionally, you will be introduced to vulnerability assessment and the hacking methodology. When you finish this course you will have a solid security foundation to pursue more advanced security training. For many, when you take a class like the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) you have not established the foundation that is needed to get the most from the course, this is where ethical hacking core skills come in, it is the bridge between a beginning level security course and CEH; furthermore, it focuses on the main concepts required to build a foundation in security.

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On Demand Instructor-led Training Videos

Official E-Courseware

Online CyberQ Labs

Certificate of Completion

Live Instructor-led Training (in-person or online)*

Exam Insurance Program

Online Exam Prep (CEH, CHFI, CND Only)

Certification Exam

Unlimited Additional Certification Course Included

CodeRed Continuing Education Video Subscription

$2,999
$2,999
$2,999
$2,999

*Financing Available (US Only)


Live

On Demand Instructor-led Training Videos

Official E-Courseware

Online CyberQ Labs

Certificate of Completion

Live Instructor-led Training (in-person or online)

Exam Insurance Program

Online Exam Prep (CEH, CHFI, CND Only)

Certification Exam

One Additional Certification Course Included

CodeRed Continuing Education Video Subscription

$2,999
$2,999
$2,999
$2,999

*Financing Available (US Only)

*Upgrade any course to live training for $499

About the Ethical Hacking Core Skills Course

Course Outline

  • Introduction To Required Skills For Security
  • Introduction & Overview
  • UNIX/Linux
  • Introducing Linux

  • Overview of Virtual Machines
  • Introduction to Vulnerability Assessment
  • Introduction to the Hacking Process
  • Challenges of Staying Current

In this course you will learn the core skills to build a solid security foundation. You will examine in detail the traffic that traverses the network at the packet and binary level. You will build solid knowledge on the lowest layers of the network. In the course, you will conduct extensive hands-on exercises. You will learn to master the TCP/IP protocol. You will learn essential UNIX and Linux survival skills that separate you from the many security professionals who are Windows centric.

Additionally, you will be introduced to vulnerability assessment and the hacking methodology. When you finish this course you will have a solid security foundation to pursue more advanced security training. For many, when you take a class like the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) you have not established the foundation that is needed to get the most from the course, this is where the Core Concepts course comes in, it is the bridge between a beginning level security course and CEH; furthermore, it focuses on the main concepts required to build a foundation in security.

Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

  • Explain the foundations of security to include in-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol
  • Analyze packets for irregularities
  • Detect signs of crafted packets
  • Perform advanced protocol analysis techniques
  • Conduct low-level protocol analysis
  • Display functional skills in Unix and Linux
  • Deploy virtualization and build your own virtual labs
  • Identify the steps of vulnerability assessment and the hacking methodology

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*Not all courses and workshops have associated Labs and exams. Club members must complete 100% of a course before requesting their next course and to be eligible for that course’s exam voucher. CCISO students must meet the eligibility requirements to challenge the CCISO exam. Students who do not meet the CCISO qualifications must take the EISM exam. CodeRed subscription 12 months. Club membership applicable to EC-Council classes only and does not apply to third party or Hacker Halted classes. Devices such as drones or STORMs must be purchased separately at regular price. Drones and STORMs only ship to the US. Students outside of the US can attend drone workshops but must obtain a drone on their own. If a course version changes while your program is still active, you will be given updated material. If a course version changes after your Club is expired, you will need to purchase an extension to get the new version. Club valid for one year and term begins 24 hours after payment is received. After a period of one (1) year the program expires, and all courses are turned off. Lab access term is for 6 months from when a course is assigned. Additional lab time can be added for no extra charge upon request. Labs will not be extended beyond the Club term. Speak to your rep to extend your Club term for 1 year. Renewal price for the Club is $999. Discount not stackable. The Club is a single user license meaning that the courses cannot be shared, and the club is non-transferable.


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