Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing - Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Core Offensive and Defensive Cybersecurity Skills (SDACY)
About This Course
The Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing module covers hacking into networks, systems, web applications and cloud, with a goal to assess the potential impact and risk of an actual cyberattack, and to deploy necessary countermeasures. Students will learn techniques and tools malicious hackers use, but in a lawful and legitimate manner while also exploring how AI is integrated into modern cybersecurity practices. Students will also learn the principles of ethical hacking; penetration testing methodology; reconnaissance of IT and cloud infrastructure; scanning for network, systems, applications, and cloud vulnerabilities; to develop attack vectors to exploit the vulnerabilities; and countermeasures to mitigate the risks of exploitation.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
•Local Polytechnic Diploma in any discipline
•Recognised University Degree in any discipline
•At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered case-by-case based on relevant work experience.
Other requirements:
•IT literacy, including operating system navigation, digital file management (creating, saving, organizing), and the use of standard productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), is expected of learners.