Ethical hackers use the same tools and techniques as malicious hackers but deploy them to prevent intrusion and damage to IT systems. This 100% online course will prepare you for EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker exam (312-50). You will master key concepts in ethical hacking, including scanning testing and hacking computer networks to devise and implement security measures.
As a cybersecurity position, ethical hacking is considered among the most popular and potentially lucrative jobs of the 21st century. According to PayScale.com, ethical hackers earn over $80,000 per year on average, not including bonuses.
Cybersecurity experts note that the fluid, fast-changing nature of data protection ensures a dynamic and challenging career path for ethical hackers.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists cybersecurity among its fastest-growing career areas. The BLS expects 32% growth in information security jobs over the coming decade, over six times the growth rate for all jobs.
Learn key topics in information security, including footprinting, network scanning, malware threats, sniffing, social engineering, denial of service, and session hijacking
Identify and defend against webserver attacks, including wireless and mobile hacking
Be able to evade IDS, firewalls, and honeypots
Recognize and address threats that accompany cloud computing and cryptography
Prepare for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Exam Number 312-50
There are no educational prerequisites for this course. However, you should have a strong background in core IT concepts such as network infrastructure, computer hardware, software and security.
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.
