Security and Hacking Fundamentals Course Overview

The Security and Hacking Fundamentals course provides learners with a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices. It delves into the core aspects of security such as Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, and Non-Repudiation, addressing how to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and ensure data remains intact and reliable. The course covers the Anatomy of Hacking Attacks and the importance of Privacy Requirements for Data, enabling learners to understand how breaches occur and how personal data should be safeguarded.

In Module 2, students learn about System Vulnerability Assessment and Patching, including how to identify vulnerabilities (using CVE and BID), and the crucial process of Vulnerability Patch Installation to mitigate risks.

Module 3 shifts focus to Web Vulnerability Assessment, teaching methods to discover flaws in web-based systems using tools like Nikto and Burp Proxy. This comprehensive course empowers learners to assess, identify, and rectify security vulnerabilities, forming a critical skill set for anyone aspiring to work in the cybersecurity field.