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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Specialization
Pearson

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Specialization

Prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam.. Master ethical hacking techniques and exam-focused skills to prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam and strengthen your knowledge of cybersecurity defense strategies.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master reconnaissance techniques, including footprinting, scanning, and enumeration, to gather critical information about target systems.

  • Develop skills in system hacking, vulnerability analysis, and implementing countermeasures to protect against various cyber threats.

  • Understand and apply ethical hacking principles to enhance the security and integrity of digital infrastructures.

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Specialization - 8 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the fundamentals of information security and cybersecurity.

  • Understand and apply ethical hacking methodologies.

  • Navigate security laws and standards with confidence.

  • Plan and scope penetration testing assessments effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Security
Category: Security Testing
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

  • Master footprinting methodologies and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques.

  • Conduct comprehensive network scanning to identify live hosts and open ports.

  • Utilize advanced tools for effective reconnaissance and information gathering.

  • Develop skills in enumeration to extract detailed target system information.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Network Security
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Cyber Security Assessment

What you'll learn

  • Conduct thorough vulnerability analysis to identify and prioritize system weaknesses.

  • Master system hacking techniques, including privilege escalation and command execution.

  • Understand and counteract various malware threats, including APTs and fileless malware.

  • Develop strategies to enhance cybersecurity defenses and protect digital environments.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Strategy
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Security Testing
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Network Security

What you'll learn

  • Master techniques in sniffing, social engineering, and session hijacking.

  • Understand and counteract denial-of-service attacks with effective strategies.

  • Learn to evade and defend against IDS, IPS, and firewall systems.

  • Develop skills to implement robust network security measures and countermeasures.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Security
Category: Human Factors (Security)
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Firewall
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention

What you'll learn

  • Master web server and application attack methodologies and countermeasures.

  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities using the OWASP Top 10 framework.

  • Perform and defend against SQL injection attacks with advanced techniques.

  • Secure APIs and web services against modern cyber threats.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Web Applications
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Database Application
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Web Servers
Category: SQL
Category: Servers
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Application Security
Category: Infrastructure Security

What you'll learn

  • Master techniques to exploit and secure wireless network vulnerabilities.

  • Evaluate and protect mobile applications on Android and iOS platforms.

  • Identify and mitigate security threats in IoT and operational technology systems.

  • Safeguard critical infrastructure components like SCADA and ICS devices.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mobile Security
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Android (Operating System)
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Encryption
Category: Network Security
Category: Application Security
Category: Internet Of Things
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

  • Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in cloud environments.

  • Implement cryptographic techniques for secure data storage and transmission.

  • Understand and apply post-quantum cryptography algorithms.

  • Develop secure cloud applications using DevSecOps best practices.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Category: Cryptography
Category: Encryption
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Data Security

What you'll learn

  • Develop a foundational understanding of AI threats and LLM security frameworks.

  • Master techniques to mitigate risks such as prompt injection and training data poisoning.

  • Implement best practices for securing AI supply chains and protecting sensitive information.

  • Enhance AI system resilience through proactive security testing and incident response strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Data Security
Category: Incident Response
Category: Generative AI
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Application Security
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Computer Security Incident Management

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