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Ethical Hacking: Tools and Techniques for Security Professionals 1 Credit

Ethical Hacking: Tools and Techniques for Security Professionals 1 Credit

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    February, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Information Technology

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the role and responsibilities of an ethical hacker.
  • Analyze the tools and techniques used in ethical hacking.
  • Apply ethical hacking skills to enhance system and network security.
  • Implement ethical hacking methodologies such as footprinting, scanning, and exploitation.
  • Integrate ethical hacking practices into an organization's overall security strategy.

Course Overview

Are your current security measures strong enough to withstand cyber threats? Ethical hacking is crucial for proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities within your organization's systems in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. This course, designed for security practitioners, information security analysts, and incident response teams, provides comprehensive training on ethical hacking tools and techniques for building robust cyber defenses.

Throughout this course, you'll delve into the practical aspects of ethical hacking, exploring the role of ethical hackers and their responsibilities in safeguarding systems. You'll gain hands-on experience with tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and Burp Suite. Each module covers key aspects of ethical hacking—from defining its importance and learning various methodologies to applying these techniques through practical case studies and integrating ethical hacking into your security strategy.

Major Topics:

  • Defining Ethical Hacking
  • Tools and Techniques Overview
  • Case Studies in Ethical Hacking
  • Methodologies and Practical Applications
  • Integration into Security Strategy

By the end of this course, you'll be armed with the knowledge and skills to enhance your organization's security posture, identify potential threats, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and stay ahead of emerging threats. This training is necessary for those who want to maintain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

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Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Information security for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
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Information Asset Security and Control for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Security Risk Assessment for Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology and Security for Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
CSX Cybersecurity Practitioner (CSX-P) 1 CPE Eligible
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Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1 CPD Eligible
Information Asset Security and Control for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology and Security for Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Roderick Chambers

Roderick Chambers , CISM,

Intelligence Advisor and Information Security SME, Self-employed

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Roderick Chambers serves as an information security and intelligence advisor for public and private sector entities. He began his career in the US federal government, serving as an intelligence operations professional and technical collections lead, specifically in the intelligence community. Chambers served as the former deputy superintendent and director of the cyber intelligence unit for the US State of New York State Department of Financial Services. As a career security intelligence professional with over 15 years of field experience, he has designed, implemented, and supported information security programs at organizations of all sizes worldwide.

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How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Reviews and Ratings

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Owen Mccafferty

Owen Mccafferty, CPA (US)

5

Ethical Hacking is a misnomer. I would suggest legal. Ethical implies a body of knowledge sanctioned within a code of conduct. The seminar was excellent, but focuses on legal, permitted scanning.

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Olivier Barrachina, Auditor

5

It was a great class. I liked very much the practical side and the case studies.

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