Free Self-Paced Course

Ethical Hacking: Tools, Techniques, and Processes for Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, and Security Mindset

11 Weeks · 318 Pages · Computer Science — Cybersecurity

This free, self-paced course provides a structured 11-week syllabus for learning Ethical Hacking. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding you from foundational concepts through advanced topics with 318 pages of in-depth reading material. All content is drawn from our comprehensive Ethical Hacking textbook, organized into a clear weekly schedule that you can follow at your own pace.

Modules

318

Pages

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Free

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Weekly Syllabus

1 Frontmatter

2 Part 1: Foundations of Ethical Hacking

3 Part 2: Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

4 Part 3: Exploitation — Network and System Attacks

5 Part 4: Exploitation — Web and Application Attacks

6 Part 5: Post-Exploitation and Advanced Techniques

7 Part 6: Specialized Domains

8 Part 7: Modern Threats and Operations

9 Part 8: Professional Practice

10 Part 9: Capstone Projects

11 Appendices

How to Use This Syllabus

Read at your own pace. Each module is designed for roughly one week of study, but there are no deadlines. Spend as much time as you need on each topic.
Follow in order or jump around. The modules are arranged sequentially for a structured learning path, but feel free to skip to any topic that interests you most.
No sign-up needed. Every page in this syllabus links directly to free, open-access content. Just click a topic and start reading immediately.

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