Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking
Defend the digital world — ethical hacking, network security and threat detection. A high-demand, high-paying, global career.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform ethical hacking & pen-testing
- Secure networks and systems
- Prepare for CEH / Security+ certification
Why this programme
- Severe talent shortage — strong job security
- Remote & global opportunities
- Certification-aligned curriculum
Who should join
For students, IT support staff and networking enthusiasts who want to enter cyber security or SOC analyst roles. Basic knowledge of computers and networking helps; we build up the networking and Linux foundations you need for ethical hacking.
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What you'll learn, module by module
A structured path from fundamentals to a portfolio-ready project and a job — with mentors beside you at every step.
Security Foundations & Networking
- CIA triad, threats, vulnerabilities and risk basics
- TCP/IP, ports, protocols and the OSI model
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs and network defence concepts
- Types of attackers and the ethical/legal boundaries of hacking
Kali Linux & the Hacker Toolkit
- Setting up Kali Linux and a safe lab environment
- Essential Linux commands for security work
- Introduction to Nmap, Wireshark and common tools
- Reconnaissance and footprinting techniques
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
- The five phases of ethical hacking
- Scanning, enumeration and vulnerability assessment
- Exploitation basics with Metasploit in a lab
- Password attacks, privilege escalation and reporting findings
Web & System Security
- OWASP Top 10 web vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, etc.)
- System hardening for Windows and Linux
- Malware types and social engineering awareness
- Basics of cryptography, hashing and secure passwords
SOC Operations & Monitoring
- What a Security Operations Centre does and analyst roles
- Introduction to SIEM and log analysis
- Incident detection, triage and response workflow
- Threat intelligence and alert handling basics
Certification Prep (CEH & CompTIA Security+)
- Mapping the course to CEH domains
- CompTIA Security+ objectives review
- Practice questions and exam approach
- Building a home lab to keep practising after the course
Roles you can target after this course
Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking opens doors across the industry. With our placement support and your new portfolio, here are the roles our graduates step into.
Why learn at Digitalshala
- Live classes with Google & Alexa-certified trainers
- 50% practical, real projects and an internship
- Placement support with 200+ hiring tie-ups
- Learn in Tirupati or live online — flexible batches
Rated 4.9★ by our students
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Common questions
It runs for 3 months at an intermediate level, giving enough time for hands-on labs across networking, Kali Linux, penetration testing, SOC concepts and certification prep.
Yes. Everything is taught for defensive, legal purposes inside controlled lab environments. Ethical hacking means testing systems with permission to make them secure. We emphasise the legal and ethical boundaries throughout.
It helps but is not required. We cover the networking, TCP/IP and Linux basics you need for security work. Curiosity and consistency matter more than prior experience.
Yes. The syllabus is aligned with CEH and CompTIA Security+ concepts and includes practice questions and exam guidance. The actual certification exam fees are paid separately to the respective bodies.
Fees depend on the batch and mode (classroom or live online) — message us on WhatsApp for the current fee and any running offer.
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