Professional Programs
H|EHS
(Ethical Hacking Specialist)
Hackinetix Academy’s Ethical Hacking Specialist– 1 Year Program is a comprehensive, practical, and career-focused cybersecurity training program designed for college students, freshers, and beginners who want to build strong cybersecurity skills from the ground up.The program starts with computer fundamentals, operating systems, networking, Linux, Windows, and cybersecurity fundamentals before progressing into ethical hacking, reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, web application security, API security, privilege escalation, wireless security, and Android application security.Students also learn essential defensive security concepts through SOC operations, security monitoring, incident response, malware analysis, and digital forensics. The curriculum covers major ethical hacking concepts aligned with CEH domains, including scanning, enumeration, vulnerability analysis, system security, web security, wireless security, social engineering awareness, cloud security, mobile security, cryptography, and cybersecurity tools.A dedicated AI in Cybersecurity component introduces students to practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, security research, incident response, automation, and security analysis.Throughout the program, learners gain hands-on experience through practical labs, guided exercises, security assessments, assignments, and real-world cybersecurity scenarios. The program concludes with professional VAPT methodology, security reporting, capstone projects, portfolio development, interview preparation, and career guidance.By the end of the program, students will have a strong practical foundation across offensive and defensive cybersecurity and the skills needed to pursue entry-level opportunities in Cybersecurity, VAPT, Ethical Hacking, SOC, Security Testing, and related security roles.
Eligibility Criteria
- College students, graduates, and freshers interested in cybersecurity
- IT professionals looking to start or transition into cybersecurity
- Basic knowledge of computers and operating systems
- Basic understanding of Windows and Linux is beneficial
- Basic understanding of computer networking is recommended
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, ports, protocols, and the internet is beneficial
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts is helpful but not mandatory
- No prior professional cybersecurity experience is required
- Basic programming knowledge is beneficial but not mandatory
- Willingness to learn technical concepts and practice through hands-on labs
- A laptop/PC with a stable internet connection for practical training
- Interest in ethical hacking, penetration testing, VAPT, and cybersecurity is recommended
Module 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Information Security Fundamentals
- CIA Triad
- Cybersecurity Terminology
- Threats, Vulnerabilities & Risks
- Attack Surface
- Common Cyber Attacks
- Cyber Attack Lifecycle
- Security Controls
- Cybersecurity Roles & Career Paths
- Ethics & Legal Considerations
Module 2: Computer & Operating System Fundamentals
- Computer Architecture Basics
- CPU, RAM & Storage
- Processes & Threads
- Operating System Fundamentals
- Windows Fundamentals
- Linux Fundamentals
- Files & File Systems
- Users & Groups
- Permissions
- Processes & Services
- Command Line Fundamentals
- System Administration Basics
Module 3: Networking Fundamentals
- Networking Fundamentals
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP Model
- IP Addressing
- IPv4 & IPv6
- Subnetting
- MAC Addresses
- ARP
- TCP & UDP
- Common Network Protocols
- DNS
- DHCP
- HTTP & HTTPS
- FTP & SSH
- SMTP
- Network Devices
- Firewalls & Proxies
- VPN Fundamentals
- Network Troubleshooting
Module 4: Linux for Cybersecurity
- Linux Fundamentals
- Linux File System
- Essential Linux Commands
- Users & Groups
- File Permissions
- Processes & Services
- Package Management
- Networking Commands
- Bash Fundamentals
- Shell Scripting Basics
- Linux Security Fundamentals
- Kali Linux Fundamentals
- Linux Security Labs
Module 5: Windows & Windows Security
- Windows Architecture
- Windows Users & Groups
- NTFS Permissions
- Windows Processes
- Windows Services
- PowerShell Fundamentals
- Windows Networking
- Windows Authentication
- Windows Event Logs
- Windows Security Controls
- System Hardening
- Windows Security Labs
Module 6: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Ethical Hacking Methodology
- Penetration Testing Fundamentals
- Cyber Attack Lifecycle
- Rules of Engagement
- Reconnaissance
- Information Gathering
- Attack Surface Mapping
- Threat Modeling
- Security Assessment Methodology
- Ethical Hacking Labs
Module 7: Ethical Hacking & Security Techniques
- Footprinting & Reconnaissance
- Scanning Networks
- Enumeration
- Vulnerability Analysis
- System Hacking Fundamentals
- Malware Threats
- Sniffing Fundamentals
- Social Engineering Awareness
- DoS & DDoS Concepts
- Session Security
- Web Server Security
- Web Application Security
- SQL Injection Fundamentals
- Wireless Security
- Mobile Security Fundamentals
- IoT Security Fundamentals
- Cloud Security Fundamentals
- Cryptography Fundamentals
- Security Tools & Techniques
Module 8: Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
- Passive Reconnaissance
- Active Reconnaissance
- OSINT Fundamentals
- Search Engine Reconnaissance
- DNS Enumeration
- Subdomain Enumeration
- Whois & Registration Data
- Email & Username Enumeration
- Technology Identification
- Asset Discovery
- Attack Surface Discovery
- Reconnaissance Labs
Module 9: Vulnerability Assessment
- Vulnerability Assessment Fundamentals
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Network Vulnerability Scanning
- Web Vulnerability Scanning
- Service Enumeration
- Vulnerability Identification
- Vulnerability Validation
- False Positives & False Negatives
- CVE Fundamentals
- CVSS Fundamentals
- Security Misconfigurations
- Vulnerability Documentation
- Vulnerability Assessment Labs
Module 10: Network Penetration Testing
- Network Pentesting Methodology
- Port Scanning
- Service Enumeration
- Banner Grabbing
- Network Vulnerability Analysis
- Authentication Testing
- Password Security Testing
- Network Misconfigurations
- Firewall Testing Fundamentals
- Exploitation Fundamentals
- Post-Exploitation Basics
- Security Assessment
- Network Pentesting Labs
Module 11: Web Application Security
- Web Application Fundamentals
- HTTP & HTTPS
- Web Reconnaissance
- Authentication Testing
- Authorization Testing
- Session Management
- Input Validation
- SQL Injection
- Cross-Site Scripting
- CSRF
- SSRF
- IDOR
- File Inclusion
- File Upload Vulnerabilities
- Command Injection
- Security Misconfiguration
- OWASP Top 10
- Burp Suite Fundamentals
- Web Security Labs
Module 12: API Security
- API Fundamentals
- REST APIs
- HTTP & JSON
- API Reconnaissance
- API Authentication
- API Authorization
- Access Control Testing
- API Parameter Testing
- Rate Limiting
- Input Validation
- API Security Misconfigurations
- OWASP API Security Risks
- API Testing with Burp Suite
- API Security Labs
Module 13: Password & Authentication Security
- Authentication Fundamentals
- Password Security
- Password Policies
- Hashing Fundamentals
- Hash Identification
- Password Attack Concepts
- Brute Force Concepts
- Credential Security
- MFA Fundamentals
- Authentication Misconfigurations
- Secure Authentication Practices
- Authentication Security Labs
Module 14: Privilege Escalation
Linux Privilege Escalation
- Linux Enumeration
- SUID & SGID
- Linux Capabilities
- Cron Jobs
- Sudo Misconfigurations
- PATH Issues
- Service Misconfigurations
- Linux Privilege Escalation Labs
Windows Privilege Escalation
- Windows Enumeration
- Windows Services
- Scheduled Tasks
- Permissions
- Registry Security
- Token & Credential Concepts
- Windows Misconfigurations
- Windows Privilege Escalation Labs
Module 15: Wireless & Network Security
- Wireless Networking Fundamentals
- Wi-Fi Security
- WPA/WPA2/WPA3
- Wireless Authentication
- Wireless Reconnaissance
- Wireless Security Assessment
- Network Sniffing Fundamentals
- Packet Analysis
- Network Security Monitoring
- Secure Wireless Configuration
- Wireless Security Labs
Module 16: Android Application Security Basics
- Introduction to Android Security
- Android Application Fundamentals
- APK Fundamentals
- Android Application Structure
- Android Permissions
- Android Application Components
- Basic Static Analysis
- Basic Dynamic Analysis
- Insecure Data Storage Basics
- Basic Network Security Testing
- Introduction to MobSF
- Android Security Testing Lab
Module 17: SOC & Blue Team Fundamentals
- SOC Fundamentals
- Security Monitoring
- Security Logs
- SIEM Fundamentals
- Security Alert Analysis
- Threat Detection
- Indicators of Compromise
- Incident Identification
- Incident Response Fundamentals
- Threat Intelligence Basics
- Security Event Investigation
- SOC Analyst Workflow
- SOC Labs
Module 18: Malware Analysis Fundamentals
- Malware Fundamentals
- Malware Types
- Malware Analysis Methodology
- Static Analysis
- Dynamic Analysis
- File & Binary Analysis
- Strings Analysis
- Process Analysis
- Network Behavior
- Indicators of Compromise
- Basic Debugging
- Malware Reporting
- Safe Malware Analysis Environment
- Malware Analysis Labs
Module 19: Digital Forensics Fundamentals
- Digital Forensics Introduction
- Digital Evidence
- Evidence Preservation
- File System Analysis
- Windows Artifacts
- Linux Artifacts
- Browser Artifacts
- Log Analysis
- Basic Memory Forensics
- Timeline Analysis
- Evidence Documentation
- Forensic Reporting
- Digital Forensics Labs
Module 20: AI in Cybersecurity
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- AI vs Machine Learning
- Generative AI Basics
- Introduction to AI in Cybersecurity
- AI for Threat Detection
- AI for Security Monitoring
- AI-Assisted Vulnerability Assessment
- AI for Cybersecurity Automation
- AI for Security Research
- AI for Phishing Detection
- AI in Incident Response
- AI & Malware Analysis Basics
- AI for Security Operations
- Responsible & Secure Use of AI
- AI Limitations & Verification
- Practical AI Cybersecurity Exercises
Module 21: Cryptography & Security
- Cryptography Fundamentals
- Symmetric Encryption
- Asymmetric Encryption
- Hashing
- Digital Signatures
- Public Key Infrastructure
- SSL/TLS Fundamentals
- Digital Certificates
- Authentication & Encryption
- Common Cryptographic Weaknesses
- Cryptography Labs
Module 22: Cybersecurity Tools
- Nmap
- Wireshark
- Burp Suite
- Metasploit Framework
- Gobuster
- Nikto
- Netcat
- Hydra
- John the Ripper
- Hashcat
- SQLMap
- Dirsearch
- Amass
- Subfinder
- MobSF
- Ghidra Fundamentals
- SIEM Tools Fundamentals
Module 23: Professional VAPT & Security Reporting
- VAPT Methodology
- Scope Definition
- Rules of Engagement
- Asset Discovery
- Vulnerability Identification
- Vulnerability Validation
- Risk Assessment
- CVSS
- Proof of Concept Documentation
- Evidence Collection
- Remediation Recommendations
- Executive Summary
- Technical Report Writing
- Professional VAPT Report
- Client Communication
Module 24: Capstone Security Projects
- Web Application Security Assessment
- Network Penetration Testing
- API Security Assessment
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Android Application Security Assessment
- SOC Investigation
- Phishing Investigation
- Malware Analysis
- AI-Assisted Security Assessment
- Final Cybersecurity Project
Module 25: Career & Professional Development
- Cybersecurity Career Paths
- Cybersecurity Resume Building
- LinkedIn Profile Optimization
- GitHub Security Portfolio
- Security Project Portfolio
- Technical Interview Preparation
- Cybersecurity Practical Assessments
- Communication Skills
- Professional Security Reporting
- Freelancing Fundamentals
- Bug Bounty Fundamentals
- Job Search Strategy
- Cybersecurity Career Roadmap