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Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Learn to defend systems by thinking like an attacker, legally and ethically.

6 weeksOne day a weekCapstone project

Curriculum

Your six-week path

Each week meets once and builds on the previous session, ending in a hands-on capstone.

  1. 1Week 1

    Security Fundamentals

    Understand the threat landscape and core concepts.

    • CIA triad: confidentiality, integrity, availability
    • Common attack types and threat actors
    • Security frameworks and standards
    • Legal and ethical boundaries of hacking
  2. 2Week 2

    Networking & Reconnaissance

    Map networks and gather intelligence.

    • TCP/IP, ports, and protocols
    • Passive and active reconnaissance
    • Scanning with Nmap
    • Footprinting and OSINT
  3. 3Week 3

    System & Network Attacks

    Exploit and understand common vulnerabilities.

    • Vulnerability assessment
    • Password attacks and privilege escalation
    • Man-in-the-middle and sniffing
    • Using Metasploit safely in a lab
  4. 4Week 4

    Web Application Security

    Find and fix flaws in web apps.

    • OWASP Top 10
    • SQL injection and XSS
    • Authentication and session flaws
    • Secure coding practices
  5. 5Week 5

    Defense & Incident Response

    Protect, detect, and respond to breaches.

    • Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and hardening
    • Encryption and key management
    • Logging, monitoring, and SIEM
    • Incident response lifecycle
  6. 6Week 6

    Penetration Testing & Capstone

    Run a full ethical assessment and report.

    • Penetration testing methodology
    • Reporting and remediation
    • Compliance and risk management
    • Capstone: lab pentest and report

Levels

Choose the level that fits you

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking is offered at five levels. Sign up for the one that matches your current experience.

  1. 1

    Beginner

    Start from the fundamentals

    For students who are new to the subject. Covers core concepts, key terms, and the basics you need to get started with confidence.

  2. 2

    Intermediate

    Build on what you know

    For students with some prior knowledge. Goes deeper into practical skills, tools, and real-world application of the fundamentals.

  3. 3

    Advanced

    Master complex skills

    For experienced students ready for challenging material, advanced techniques, and independent problem-solving.

  4. 4

    Professional

    Industry-ready expertise

    For working professionals. Focuses on workplace scenarios, best practices, and the standards expected in the field.

  5. 5

    Diploma

    Full certification track

    A comprehensive track combining all levels toward a Fisko Foundation diploma, with a final assessment and certificate of completion.

Test your knowledge

A quick 4-question check on Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking. Pick an answer for each question, then submit to see your score.

  1. 1. What does the 'CIA triad' stand for?

  2. 2. Which tool is commonly used for network scanning?

  3. 3. SQL injection is an attack that targets:

  4. 4. Ethical hacking must always be done:

0 of 4 answered

Ready to enroll in Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking?

Secure your place in the next six-week cohort and start building practical skills one day a week.

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