Think Like an Attacker. Defend Like a Master. Become a Certified Security Expert.
This elite, hands-on course is designed for security professionals ready to master offensive security techniques and advanced incident response. You will learn the methodologies of ethical hackers to lawfully break into systems, uncover deep vulnerabilities, and orchestrate the response to major security breaches. Graduates of this program will be prepared for high-demand roles as Penetration Testers, Red Team Members, or Incident Responders.

Course Format: Intensive online training with live, guided attack/defend simulations.
Total Duration: 80 Hours (8 Hours per Week for 10 Weeks).
Pre-requisite: Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate or equivalent experience (e.g., 1-2 years in IT security).
Certification: Certified Security Vulnerability & Incident Professional (CSVIP) Certificate from Gulf Skill Education System. This course is mapped to prepare students for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) examination.

What You Will Learn (Course Objectives)

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Conduct full-scale penetration tests using the standard methodology: Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, Covering Tracks.

• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, networks, and wireless systems.

• Perform advanced social engineering attacks and physical security bypass techniques.

• Conduct digital forensics investigations to analyze breaches and collect evidence.

• Write comprehensive, professional penetration testing and incident response reports.

Detailed Course Syllabus

Module 1: Penetration Testing Methodology & Planning (Week 1-2)

• Topic 1.1: Ethics, Legal Framework, and Scoping Engagement

• Topic 1.2: Reconnaissance Techniques: Passive (OSINT) & Active

• Topic 1.3: Network Scanning Deep Dive: Stealth Scans, Port & Service Enumeration (Nmap, Masscan)

• Topic 1.4: Vulnerability Scanning & Analysis (Nessus, OpenVAS)

Module 2: Exploitation & Post-Exploitation (Week 3-5)

• Topic 2.1: Exploitation Frameworks: Metasploit & Armitage

• Topic 2.2: Privilege Escalation Techniques on Windows & Linux

• Topic 2.3: Lateral Movement & Pivoting within a Network

• Topic 2.4: Maintaining Access: Persistence Mechanisms & Backdoors

Module 3: Specialized Attack Vectors (Week 6-7)

• Topic 3.1: Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10): SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, File Upload Vulnerabilities (using Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)

• Topic 3.2: Wireless Network Hacking: Cracking Encryption (WPA2/WPA3), Rogue Access Points

• Topic 3.3: Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) & Physical Security Bypass

Module 4: Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) (Week 8-10)

• Topic 4.1: Digital Forensics Fundamentals: Evidence Acquisition, Chain of Custody

• Topic 4.2: Disk & Memory Forensics Analysis (Using Autopsy, Volatility)

• Topic 4.3: Malware Analysis Fundamentals: Static & Dynamic Analysis in a Sandbox

• Topic 4.4: Incident Response Process: Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned

• Final Capstone Project: Full-scale penetration test on a simulated corporate network with a professional report.