Offensive security
Certification organizationEC-Council
Certified Ethical Hacker
Learn how authorized security testing helps organizations find and fix weaknesses.
Overview
What you will explore
Learn how authorized security testing helps organizations find and fix weaknesses. The course introduces reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis, common attack techniques and responsible reporting within a defined scope.
Learning outcomes
- Define legal authorization, scope and rules of engagement.
- Explain reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment methods.
- Recognize common web, network and system attack patterns.
- Document findings and recommend practical remediation.
Topics covered
- Authorization and scope
- Reconnaissance
- Vulnerability and attack patterns
- Responsible reporting
Who it is for
Security practitioners, administrators and analysts developing offensive security literacy.
Before you start
Networking and security fundamentals are recommended. All practice must be authorized and in scope.
Credential information: Official EC-Council page ↗. Graceland course participation and external certification are separate.