Ethical Hacking and Penetration
In my journey through CYSE 450, I delved into the foundational concepts of ethical hacking and gained hands-on experience with essential penetration testing tools on Kali Linux. This course equipped me with the skills to identify vulnerabilities across various systems and utilize industry-standard frameworks for effective penetration testing.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Acquired a solid understanding of ethical hacking principles and practices.
- Explored the legal frameworks that govern ethical hacking activities.
- Developed skills in scanning and enumeration techniques.
- Gained practical experience in system hacking methodologies.
- Conducted tests on web applications and data servers to identify security weaknesses.
- Learned to write scripts using Bash and Python for automation and analysis.
- Completed a comprehensive penetration test and prepared detailed reports on findings.
This course not only enhanced my technical skills but also deepened my understanding of cybersecurity ethics and best practices.
Social Engineering Toolkit (SET)
As part of my practical learning in ethical hacking, I engaged with the Social Engineering Toolkit (SET), a powerful framework designed for simulating real-world social engineering attacks. Through this experience, I gained valuable insights into the tactics used by malicious actors and how to effectively counter them.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Developed proficiency in using SET’s user-friendly command-line interface for various social engineering scenarios.
- Explored pre-built attack vectors, including phishing and credential harvesting, enhancing my understanding of potential vulnerabilities.
- Customized templates and payloads to tailor attacks for specific targets, reinforcing my skills in real-world application.
- Analyzed logs and reports generated by SET to evaluate the effectiveness of my techniques.
- Reinforced the importance of security awareness in defending against social engineering threats.
This hands-on experience with SET not only sharpened my technical skills but also deepened my appreciation for cybersecurity ethics and the significance of protecting against social engineering attacks.