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ETHICAL-HACK.AE3
Ethical Hacking Tools & Techniques
Prepare for EC-Council CEH v12 Exam. Practice, and master the Ethical Hacking tools & techniques that keep hackers out because knowing their game makes you unbeatable.
- Practice in 47 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 17 Interactive Lessons and 107 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 727 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
47 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
Learn ethical hacking to cut through the noise. Explore different ethical hacking techniques from the ground up, with hands-on labs in reconnaissance, system breaches, and malware analysis.
You’ll use ethical hacking tools like Metasploit and Nmap, exploit wireless & IoT vulnerabilities, and learn to counter attacks before they happen.
Focused on skill development to prepare you well for certifications, career upgrades, or outsmarting threats.
- Threat Intelligence & Offensive Security Fundamentals: Master information security and ethical hacking principles to understand attacker tactics.
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) & Passive Reconnaissance: Learn reconnaissance techniques to uncover information about potential targets.
- Vulnerability Assessment & Exploit Mapping: Develop vulnerability analysis skills to identify exploitable security gaps.
- Penetration Testing Tools & Tactical Exploitation: Gain proficiency in tools and techniques used to infiltrate systems.
- Network Discovery & Host Enumeration: Develop network scanning skills to discover live and vulnerable machines.
- Service Fingerprinting & Active Enumeration: Sharpen your skills in OS banner grabbing, service, and user enumeration.
- Post-Exploitation Tactics & Anti-Forensics: Explore system hacking, steganography, and counter-techniques to hide your activity.
Course Highlights
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17 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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47 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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727 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
17 Interactive Lessons · 107 topics01 Introduction 5 topics +
- What Is a CEH?
- About EC‐Council
- Using This Course
- Objective Map
- Let's Get Started!
02 Ethical Hacking 5 topics +
- Overview of Ethics
- Overview of Ethical Hacking
- Attack Modeling
- Methodology of Ethical Hacking
- Summary
03 Networking Foundations 10 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Communications Models
- Topologies
- Physical Networking
- IP
- TCP
- UDP
- Internet Control Message Protocol
- Network Architectures
- Cloud Computing
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Security Foundations 7 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- The Triad
- Information Assurance and Risk
- Policies, Standards, and Procedures
- Organizing Your Protections
- Security Technology
- Being Prepared
- Summary
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Footprinting and Reconnaissance 6 topics · 9 LiveLab +
- Open Source Intelligence
- Domain Name System
- Passive Reconnaissance
- Website Intelligence
- Technology Intelligence
- Summary
9 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Scanning Networks 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Ping Sweeps
- Port Scanning
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Packet Crafting and Manipulation
- Evasion Techniques
- Protecting and Detecting
- Summary
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Enumeration 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Service Enumeration
- Remote Procedure Calls
- Server Message Block
- Simple Network Management Protocol
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
- Web‐Based Enumeration
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 System Hacking 9 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Searching for Exploits
- System Compromise
- Gathering Passwords
- Password Cracking
- Client‐Side Vulnerabilities
- Living Off the Land
- Fuzzing
- Post Exploitation
- Summary
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Malware 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Malware Types
- Malware Analysis
- Creating Malware
- Malware Infrastructure
- Antivirus Solutions
- Persistence
- Summary
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Sniffing 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Packet Capture
- Detecting Sniffers
- Packet Analysis
- Spoofing Attacks
- Summary
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Social Engineering 8 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Social Engineering
- Physical Social Engineering
- Phishing Attacks
- Social Engineering for Social Networking
- Website Attacks
- Wireless Social Engineering
- Automating Social Engineering
- Summary
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Wireless Security 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Wi‐Fi
- Bluetooth
- Mobile Devices
- Summary
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Attack and Defense 7 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Web Application Attacks
- Denial‐of‐Service Attacks
- Application Exploitation
- Lateral Movement
- Defense in Depth/Defense in Breadth
- Defensible Network Architecture
- Summary
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Cryptography 8 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Basic Encryption
- Symmetric Key Cryptography
- Asymmetric Key Cryptography
- Certificate Authorities and Key Management
- Cryptographic Hashing
- PGP and S/MIME
- Disk and File Encryption
- Summary
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Security Architecture and Design 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Data Classification
- Security Models
- Application Architecture
- Security Architecture
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Cloud Computing Overview
- Cloud Architectures and Deployment
- Common Cloud Threats
- Internet of Things
- Operational Technology
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Appendix 1 topics +
- Social Engineering Attacks: How Hackers Exploit Human Behavior
Hands-On Labs Our edge
47 LiveLabs- Assigning Different Classes of IP Addresses
- Creating a Personal Linux Firewall Using iptables
- Performing IDS Configuration with Snort
- Viewing Syslog for Monitoring Logs
- Using Event Viewer
- Configuring Audit Policies in Windows
- Using Recon-ng to Gather Information
- Using Maltego to Gather Information
- Using the theHarvester Tool
- Using the whois Program
- Using dnsrecon to Perform Enumeration
- Performing Zone Transfer Using dig
- Using ipconfig to Perform Reconnaissance
- Mirroring Sites with HTTrack
- Using and Checking Google Hacking Database (GHDB)
- Using the Zenmap Tool
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Performing Vulnerability Scanning Using OpenVAS
- Enumerating Data Using enum4linux
- Searching Exploits Using searchsploit
- Grabbing a Screenshot of a Target Machine Using Metasploit
- Loading and Using Mimikatz
- Cracking a Linux Password Using John the Ripper
- Cracking Windows Passwords
- Using Rainbow Tables to Crack Passwords
- Exploiting Windows 7 Using Metasploit
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Using the msfvenom Program
- Scanning Malware Using Antivirus
- Capturing Packets Using Wireshark
- Performing ARP Spoofing
- Detecting a Phishing Site Using Netcraft
- Using the SET Tool to Plan an Attack
- Creating a Network Policy for 802.1X
- Securing a Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
- Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection
- Simulating a DoS Attack
- Defending Against a Buffer Overflow Attack
- Setting Up a Honeypot on Kali Linux
- Performing Symmetric Encryption
- Examining Asymmetric Encryption
- Using OpenSSL to Create a Public/Private Key Pair
- Observing an SHA-Generated Hash Value
- Creating PGP Certification
- Building the Sample Data in MongoDB
- Performing Session Hijacking Using Burp Suite
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
Which tool is best for ethical hacking?+
There’s no single "best" tool. It depends on the task. Top tools include:
- Network Scanning: Nmap (open-source) or Nessus (commercial) for vulnerability detection.
- Exploitation: Metasploit Framework (for penetration testing) and Burp Suite (for web app security).
- Password Cracking: Hashcat (GPU-accelerated) or John the Ripper.
- Packet Analysis: Wireshark for real-time traffic inspection.
- AI-Powered Tools: ReconAI (OSINT automation) and XploitGPT (exploit scripting assistance) are gaining traction.
Pro Tip: Ethical hackers often combine tools like Nmap (recon) + Metasploit (exploitation) + OWASP ZAP (web apps) for comprehensive testing. Gain a hands-on training for Ethical Hacking tools and techniques to achieve mastery and secure high-paying jobs.
Do ethical hackers know coding?+
Yes, coding is essential. Key languages include:
- Python: For scripting exploits, automation, and tool customization (e.g., writing custom scanners).
- C/C++: To understand low-level vulnerabilities like buffer overflows.
- JavaScript/SQL: For web app attacks (XSS, SQL injection).
- Bash/PowerShell: For command-line tasks and post-exploitation.
Note: While deep programming expertise isn’t always required, reading and modifying code is critical for identifying vulnerabilities.
What is an ethical hacker's salary?+
Can an ethical hacker work from home?+
Absolutely. Many roles are fully remote, such as:
- Penetration Testers: Conducting vulnerability scans and simulated attacks remotely.
- Security Consultants: Advising clients on security posture via virtual meetings.
- Freelancers: Platforms like Jobgether list remote ethical hacking gigs.
Requirements: Home lab setup (Kali Linux, VPN), reliable internet, and compliance with client security protocols
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Don't wait to be on the defense. Enroll in our Ethical Hacking Training and master the skills to ethically exploit systems, identify vulnerabilities, and launch safe simulations.
- 1 year of full access
- 47 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
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