CEH v13: Certified Ethical Hacker (Powered by AI)

Overview

Master Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing & Cybersecurity Defense

The CEH v13 (Certified Ethical Hacker) training program equips cybersecurity professionals with the skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate modern cyber threats using ethical hacking methodologies. The latest CEH version incorporates AI-powered security concepts, cloud security, IoT security, malware analysis, penetration testing, and advanced attack techniques used by real-world threat actors.

This comprehensive program combines theoretical concepts, practical labs, attack simulations, and real-world case studies to help participants understand the complete ethical hacking lifecycle, from reconnaissance to exploitation and reporting.

Completing this training does not itself confer EC-Council certification. Certification exam eligibility and requirements are determined by the certification provider.

Prerequisites

• Computer Networking Fundamentals
• Basic Linux Administration
• Windows Operating System Basics
• TCP/IP Fundamentals
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Information Security Fundamentals
• Ethical Hacking Methodology
• Hacker Types and Motivations
• Cyber Kill Chain
• Attack Lifecycle
• Penetration Testing Concepts
• Legal and Compliance Considerations

Practical lab

• Setting Up Ethical Hacking Environment
• Security Assessment Introduction

Module 2: Footprinting and Reconnaissance

• Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
• Information Gathering
• Domain Reconnaissance
• WHOIS Enumeration
• DNS Reconnaissance
• Social Media Intelligence
• Target Profiling

Practical lab

• Perform OSINT Investigation
• Reconnaissance Exercises

Module 3: Network Scanning

• Host Discovery
• Port Scanning
• Service Enumeration
• Network Mapping
• Vulnerability Identification
• Firewall Detection
• Network Monitoring

Practical lab

• Network Mapping
• Service Enumeration Exercises

Module 4: Enumeration Techniques

• User Enumeration
• SMB Enumeration
• SNMP Enumeration
• Active Directory Enumeration
• Network Resource Identification
• Service Discovery

Practical lab

• Enumerate Network Resources
• Active Directory Assessment

Module 5: Vulnerability Assessment

• Vulnerability Management Lifecycle
• Vulnerability Scanners
• Risk Assessment
• Threat Prioritization
• Security Weakness Identification
• Compliance Assessment

Practical lab

• Conduct Vulnerability Scan
• Analyze Security Findings

Module 6: System Hacking

• Password Attacks
• Privilege Escalation
• Authentication Attacks
• Credential Security
• Persistence Techniques
• System Exploitation Concepts

Practical lab

• Password Security Assessment
• Privilege Escalation Demonstrations

Module 7: Malware Threats & Analysis

• Malware Fundamentals
• Trojans
• Ransomware
• Spyware
• Rootkits
• Malware Analysis Concepts
• Threat Detection Techniques

Practical lab

• Malware Investigation
• Attack Scenario Analysis

Module 8: Sniffing and Network Attacks

• Packet Analysis
• Traffic Monitoring
• Network Protocol Analysis
• ARP Concepts
• Network Attack Detection
• Secure Communication

Practical lab

• Network Traffic Analysis
• Protocol Inspection

Module 9: Social Engineering

• Human Attack Vectors
• Phishing Awareness
• Spear Phishing
• Business Email Compromise
• Impersonation Attacks
• Security Awareness Programs

Practical lab

• Social Engineering Simulation
• User Awareness Assessment

Module 10: Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks

• DoS Fundamentals
• DDoS Attack Concepts
• Attack Detection
• Traffic Analysis
• Mitigation Strategies
• Incident Response

Practical lab

• DDoS Simulation Analysis
• Defense Strategies

Module 11: Session Hijacking

• Session Management
• Token Security
• Authentication Weaknesses
• Session Attack Concepts
• Secure Session Design

Practical lab

• Session Security Assessment

Module 12: IDS, Firewalls & Honeypots

• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Intrusion Prevention Systems
• Firewall Technologies
• Honeypot Concepts
• Security Monitoring
• Threat Detection

Practical lab

• Configure Security Controls
• Analyze Security Events

Module 13: Web Server Security

• Web Server Architecture
• Web Server Vulnerabilities
• Secure Server Configuration
• Logging and Monitoring
• Security Hardening

Practical lab

• Web Server Security Assessment

Module 14: Web Application Security

• OWASP Top Risks
• Authentication Security
• Authorization Security
• Input Validation
• Secure Coding Principles
• API Security

Practical lab

• Web Application Assessment
• Security Testing Exercises

Module 15: SQL Injection Security

• Database Security Concepts
• Injection Attacks
• Secure Query Design
• Database Hardening
• Data Protection

Practical lab

• SQL Security Assessment
• Secure Database Configuration

Module 16: Wireless Network Security

• Wireless Security Fundamentals
• WPA2/WPA3 Security
• Wireless Threats
• Network Protection
• Secure Wireless Design

Practical lab

• Wireless Security Assessment

Module 17: Mobile Platform Security

• Android Security
• iOS Security
• Mobile Threat Landscape
• Mobile Application Risks
• Mobile Device Protection

Practical lab

• Mobile Security Analysis

Module 18: IoT & Operational Technology (OT) Security

• IoT Security Challenges
• Industrial Control Systems
• SCADA Security
• Smart Device Security
• Critical Infrastructure Protection

Practical lab

• IoT Security Assessment

Module 19: Cloud Security

• Cloud Security Fundamentals
• Azure Security Concepts
• AWS Security Concepts
• Cloud Threat Models
• Identity & Access Security
• Cloud Compliance Frameworks

Practical lab

• Cloud Security Assessment
• Identity Security Configuration

Module 20: Cryptography

• Encryption Fundamentals
• Cryptographic Algorithms
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Certificates
• Digital Signatures
• Secure Communications

Practical lab

• Encryption & Certificate Exercises

Features

• Personalised Learning Plan
• Flexible Scheduling
• Expert Instructor
• Hands-on Project-Based Training
• Support After Training
• Interview Preparation

Course Fees

Virtual Instructor-Led Training