This document outlines an Ethical Hacking course that covers 4 modules across 52 periods. Module 1 addresses vulnerabilities and attacks, Module 2 covers hacking techniques, Module 3 examines operating system vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux, and Module 4 discusses hacking web servers and wireless networks. The course aims to help students understand ethical hacking concepts, hacking tools and techniques, and how to identify and address vulnerabilities in operating systems, web servers, and wireless networks.
This document outlines an Ethical Hacking course that covers 4 modules across 52 periods. Module 1 addresses vulnerabilities and attacks, Module 2 covers hacking techniques, Module 3 examines operating system vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux, and Module 4 discusses hacking web servers and wireless networks. The course aims to help students understand ethical hacking concepts, hacking tools and techniques, and how to identify and address vulnerabilities in operating systems, web servers, and wireless networks.
This document outlines an Ethical Hacking course that covers 4 modules across 52 periods. Module 1 addresses vulnerabilities and attacks, Module 2 covers hacking techniques, Module 3 examines operating system vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux, and Module 4 discusses hacking web servers and wireless networks. The course aims to help students understand ethical hacking concepts, hacking tools and techniques, and how to identify and address vulnerabilities in operating systems, web servers, and wireless networks.
This document outlines an Ethical Hacking course that covers 4 modules across 52 periods. Module 1 addresses vulnerabilities and attacks, Module 2 covers hacking techniques, Module 3 examines operating system vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux, and Module 4 discusses hacking web servers and wireless networks. The course aims to help students understand ethical hacking concepts, hacking tools and techniques, and how to identify and address vulnerabilities in operating systems, web servers, and wireless networks.
1 Vulnerabilities and Attacks 13 2 Hacking Techniques 13 3 Operating System Vulnerabilities 13 4 Hacking Web Servers and Wireless Networks 13
Course General Outcomes:
Sl. G.O On completion of this course the student will be able :
1 1 Understand ethical hacking concepts
2 1 Understand the hacking techniques and tools
3 1 Understand the various vulnerabilities of Windows and Linux OSs
4 1 Understand the techniques to hack web servers and tools for it.
Specific outcomes:
MODULE I: Vulnerabilities and attacks
1.1 Understand ethical hacking concepts 1.1.1 Explain the definition of ethical hacking 1.1.2 List any five malicious software 1.1.3 Explain any five malicious software 1.1.4 Explain how to protect against malware attacks 1.1.5 List any six network and system attacks 1.1.6 Explain any six network and system attacks
MODULE II: Hacking Techniques
2.1Understand the hacking techniques and tools 2.1.1 Describe how web tools are used for footprinting 2.1.2 Explain competitive intelligence 2.1.3 Describe the use of other footprinting tools 2.1.4 Explain the method of DNS zone transfer 2.1.5 Explain the art of shoulder surfing 2.1.6 Explain the art of dumpster diving 2.1.7 Explain the art of piggy backing 2.1.8 Describe various types of port scans 2.1.9 Explain the use of port scanning tools such as Nmap, Unicornscan, Nessus and OpenVAS 2.1.10 Explain how to conduct ping sweeps 2.1.11 Describe about crafting IP packets
MODULE III: Operating System Vulnerabilities
3.1 Understand various vulnerabilities of Windows and Linux 3.1.1 Explain Windows file system 3.1.2 Explain Windows RPC 3.1.3 Explain NetBIOS 3.1.4 Explain Server Message Block 3.1.5 Explain common Internet File System 3.1.6 Explain null sessions 3.1.7 Explain Web Services 3.1.8 Explain Buffer overflows 3.1.9 Explain Windows passwords and authentication 3.1.10 Explain the tools for identifying Windows vulnerabilities 3.1.11 Explain the best practices for hardening Windows systems 3.1.12 Explain Linux OS vulnerabilities 3.1.13 Explain the tools for identifying Linux vulnerabilities 3.1.14 Explain the countermeasures against Linux attacks
MODULE IV: Hacking Web Servers and Wireless Networks
4.1Understand the techniques to hack web servers and tools for it. 4.1.1 Explain web server hacking 4.1.2 Explain about web applications and their components 4.1.3 Describe web application vulnerabilities and countermeasures 4.1.4 Identify the tools used by web attackers and hackers 4.1.5 Explain wireless hacking 4.1.6 Describe the components of a wireless network 4.1.7 Explain the working of wardriving 4.1.8 Explain the tools for wireless hacking 4.1.9 Explain the countermeasures against wireless attacks
CONTENT DETAILS:
MODULE I: Vulnerabilities and attacks
Definition of ethical hacking, Malicious software Viruses, Worms, Trojans programs, Spyware, Adware, protection methods, Network and system attacks - Denial of Service (DoS), Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), Buffer overflow, Ping of death, Session Hijacking, Brute force attack, Man-in-the- middle, Dictionary attack, Replay attack MODULE II: Hacking Techniques
Footprinting - Web tools are used for footprinting, Competitive intelligence, Other footprinting tools, DNS zone transfer - Social engineering - Shoulder surfing, Dumpster diving, Piggy backing - Port scanning - Types of port scans, Port scanning tools - Nmap, Unicornscan, Nessus and OpenVAS - Ping sweeps - Crafting IP packets
MODULE III: Operating System Vulnerabilities
Windows OS vulnerabilities - Windows file system, Windows RPC, NetBIOS, Server Message Block, common Internet File System, Null sessions, Web Services, Buffer overflows, Windows passwords and authentication, Tools for identifying Windows vulnerabilities, Hardening Windows systems Linux OS vulnerabilities - Tools for identifying Linux vulnerabilities, Countermeasures against Linux attacks
MODULE IV: Hacking Web Servers and Wireless Networks
Web server hacking - Web applications and their components - Web application vulnerabilities and countermeasures - Tools for web attackers and hackers Wireless hacking - Wireless network technology - Components of a wireless network Wardriving - Tools for wireless hacking - Countermeasures against wireless attacks
TEXT BOOK:
1.Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defence - Simpson Michael, Backman Kent ,Corley James- 2010
REFERENCES:
1. Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide - DeFino Steven, Kaufman Barry, Valenteen Nick- Cengage Learning--2009 2. The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing: Patrick Engebret-sonyngress Media-2011.
