hsec_host$ path /root/cyber-school/ethical-hacking-course-become-a-certified-security-expert [ root / cyber-school / Ethical Hacking Course: Become... ]
TRAINING_MODULE // CERTIFIED
Ethical Hacking Course: Become a Certified Security Expert
// SYLLABUS_OVERVIEW
This course is designed to take you from beginner to expert in ethical hacking. You will learn the latest methodology, tools, and practices used by security professionals globally.
// SKILLS_COVERED
[Reconnaissance & OSINT]
[Vulnerability Assessment]
[Exploitation Tactics]
[Privilege Escalation]
[Web App Vulnerability Analysis]
[Penetration Reporting]
// TOOLS_DEMOED_AND_USED
Kali Linux OS
Nmap Port Scanner
Wireshark Packet Analyzer
Metasploit Exploitation Framework
Burp Suite Pro
John the Ripper
// CERTIFICATION_TIMELINE
// BASIC_LEVEL
Basic Tier
Duration: 2-3 months
$5,000.00
- Core fundamentals
- Access to online forum
- Basic certification exam
- 12 weeks timeline
// ADVANCED_LEVEL
Advanced Tier
Duration: 3-6 months
$10,000.00
- Everything in Basic
- Intermediate lab guides
- 1-on-1 mentor guidance
- Advanced security certificate
// EXPERT_LEVEL
Expert Tier
Duration: 6-12 months
$15,000.00
- Everything in Advanced
- Full threat simulation sandbox
- Direct console access
- Elite operator credential
- Dedicated slack support
// CORE_CURRICULUM
MODULE_01: Intelligence Gathering, Active Scanning & Target Fingerprinting
Week 1-3
MODULE_02: Vulnerability Analysis, Metasploit Exploits & Local privilege Escalation
Week 4-6
MODULE_03: Web Application Security Testing, OWASP Top 10 & Burp Suite Operations
Week 7-9
MODULE_04: Post-Exploitation Tactics, Pivoting, Registry Persistence & Reporting
Week 10-12
OPERATOR_CREDENTIAL
Candidates receive the Certified Pen-Test Operator (CPTO) credential upon passing a 24-hour practical sandbox exam and submitting a professional penetration report.
PREREQUISITES
Candidates must possess basic command-line navigation familiarity (Linux terminal or Windows CMD) and a standard understanding of the TCP/IP stack.
CORE_BENEFITS
- Learn to execute legal, authorized penetration tests against corporate targets.
- Identify and exploit critical OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in web applications.
- Harden networks by simulating modern attacker vectors and documenting patch priorities.
CAREER_PATHS
- Penetration Tester
- Security Analyst
- Red Team Operator
- Vulnerability Assessor
// COURSE_FAQ
Yes. Legal compliance, execution frameworks (OSSTMM, PTES), and strict authorization forms are mandatory parts of module 1.
We suggest VirtualBox or VMware Workstation to run Kali Linux and vulnerable laboratory targets.
Yes, advanced and expert students get direct access to security instructors on our Discord server.
NEIGHBORING_ACADEMY_NODES
