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Cybersecurity
Ethical Hacking Basics
Unlock your potential with this carefully crafted course on Ethical Hacking Basics. We've distilled years of industry experience into actionable lessons that you can apply immediately.
This course covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring a smooth learning journey.
Perfect for self-learners and professionals seeking to expand their skillset in the growing African tech ecosystem.
Course Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction & Setup
- Lesson 1: Security mindset and threat models Preview 24min
- Lesson 2: Common attack surfaces Preview 12min
- Lesson 3: Secure authentication basics 11min
- Lesson 4: Network security fundamentals 19min
Week 2: Core Concepts
- Lesson 1: Identify vulnerabilities safely 23min
- Lesson 2: Harden applications and servers 22min
- Lesson 3: Encrypt data in transit and at rest 13min
- Lesson 4: Respond to a security incident 19min
- Lesson 5: Write a security checklist 23min
Week 3: Hands-On Practice
- Lesson 1: Identify vulnerabilities safely 10min
- Lesson 2: Harden applications and servers 25min
- Lesson 3: Encrypt data in transit and at rest 12min
- Lesson 4: Respond to a security incident 11min
Week 4: Intermediate Techniques
- Lesson 1: Identify vulnerabilities safely 25min
- Lesson 2: Harden applications and servers 13min
- Lesson 3: Encrypt data in transit and at rest 10min
Week 5: Advanced Topics
- Lesson 1: Identify vulnerabilities safely 22min
- Lesson 2: Harden applications and servers 9min
- Lesson 3: Encrypt data in transit and at rest 14min
- Lesson 4: Respond to a security incident 19min
- Lesson 5: Write a security checklist 15min