Certificate in Computer Networkingx

➥ Core concepts and terminology of network security

➥ Importance of penetration testing in modern IT environments

➥ Legal, ethical, and compliance considerations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

➥ Common network vulnerabilities and threat landscape

➥ TCP/IP protocol suite and OSI layers

➥ IPv4 & IPv6 addressing, private vs public IP

➥ Key networking devices (routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS)

➥ Common network protocols (HTTP, DNS, FTP, DHCP, etc.)

➥ Understanding ports, services, and communication flow

➥ Introduction to malware: virus, worms, backdoors, rootkits, keyloggers

➥ How malware works and spreads across networks

➥ Antivirus software and malware detection techniques

➥ Safe lab setup for penetration testing (Kali Linux, ParrotSec, Virtualization)

➥ Anonymity concepts: web layers, proxies, VPN, TOR

➥ Passive vs active reconnaissance techniques

➥ Google Dorking and the role of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

➥ Tools for deep footprinting (theHarvester, Maltego, Recon-ng, etc.)

➥ Mapping network infrastructure and architecture

➥ Identifying potential attack surfaces

➥ Scanning networks for live hosts, open ports, and services

➥ Using tools: Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS for vulnerability detection

➥ Exploit databases (ExploitDB, CVE, CWE) and vulnerability research

➥ Automated vs manual vulnerability assessment approaches

➥ Interpreting scan results and prioritizing vulnerabilities

➥ Introduction to exploit frameworks (Metasploit Framework)

➥ Crafting and executing payloads (MSFVenom)

➥ Exploiting vulnerabilities to gain system/network access

➥ Privilege escalation in Windows & Linux environments

➥ Maintaining access, persistence techniques, and data exfiltration

➥ Countermeasures and blue-team perspectives

➥ Social engineering fundamentals (psychological exploitation, phishing)

➥ Simulating phishing attacks across social platforms

➥ Wireless networks: encryption types (WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA3)

➥ Wi-Fi hacking methodology & tools (Aircrack-ng, Wireshark, etc.)

➥ Wireless MITM attacks, IP/MAC spoofing, and rogue access points

➥ Structuring penetration testing reports for technical & non-technical stakeholders

➥ Documenting vulnerabilities, exploit paths, and recommendations

➥ Best practices in professional communication of results

➥ Legal and compliance considerations in reporting

➥ Preparing for global certifications (CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Pentest+)