Cyber Security Course 2026
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

• Introduction to cyber security landscape
• Information security principles (CIA triad)
• Types of cyber threats and attack vectors
• Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
• Risk assessment and management
• Security policies and governance
• Compliance standards (GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA)
• Career paths in cyber security

• OSI and TCP/IP models deep dive
• Network protocols and architecture
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS configuration
• VPN and network segmentation
• Wireless network security (WPA2/WPA3)
• Network traffic analysis with Wireshark
• Nmap and network scanning techniques
• Network hardening and security controls

• Pen testing methodology (PTES, OWASP)
• Reconnaissance and information gathering
• Scanning and enumeration techniques
• Vulnerability assessment and analysis
• Exploitation frameworks (Metasploit)
• Web application penetration testing
• Client-side attacks and social engineering
• Post-exploitation and privilege escalation
• Writing penetration testing reports

• OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• SQL injection exploitation and prevention
• Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
• CSRF, IDOR, and business logic flaws
• Authentication and session management
• API security and REST/SOAP testing
• Burp Suite professional usage
• Web application firewall bypass techniques

• Windows and Linux system internals
• Password cracking techniques
• Rootkit and backdoor analysis
• Static and dynamic malware analysis
• Reverse engineering fundamentals
• Sandbox evasion techniques
• Malware behavior analysis tools
• YARA rules and threat hunting

• IR lifecycle and incident handling
• Digital forensics fundamentals
• Evidence collection and preservation
• Memory forensics with Volatility
• Disk forensics and timeline analysis
• Log analysis and SIEM tools
• Malware triage and attribution
• Disaster recovery and business continuity

• Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Shared responsibility model
• IAM and access management
• Container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Serverless security considerations
• Cloud-native security tools
• CSPM and cloud posture management
• Securing CI/CD pipelines

• Android and iOS security architecture
• Mobile application penetration testing
• OWASP Mobile Top 10
• Runtime analysis and Frida scripting
• Wireless network security testing
• Bluetooth and RFID security
• Mobile device management
• Mobile threat defense strategies

• Advanced persistent threat (APT) simulation
• C2 frameworks (Cobalt Strike, Empire)
• Lateral movement and pivot techniques
• Active Directory attack paths
• Kerberos attacks and defense
• Building and deploying payloads
• Covert channels and tunneling
• Evading endpoint detection

• Kali Linux mastery and customization
• Burp Suite professional workflows
• Metasploit framework advanced usage
• Wireshark traffic analysis mastery
• Nmap scripts and NSE library
• BloodHound for Active Directory analysis
• Splunk for security monitoring
• Building your own penetration testing toolkit

The comprehensive cyber security course runs for 6 months with 3 hours daily. We also offer an intensive 3-month bootcamp for working professionals, and a 12-month advanced program for those seeking deep expertise. All programs include lifetime access to lab materials and updates.

No, a programming background is not mandatory but helpful. Our curriculum starts from fundamentals and gradually builds complexity. We offer a free pre-requisite module covering Linux, networking basics, and introductory Python. Many successful students have come from non-programming backgrounds like marketing, finance, and even arts.

Graduates can pursue roles like Penetration Tester, Security Analyst, Incident Response Specialist, Application Security Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, Malware Analyst, Security Consultant, and SOC Analyst. India alone faces a shortage of 3 million cyber security professionals, ensuring excellent job prospects.

Our curriculum is aligned with CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GPEN, and AWS Security Specialty exams. We provide dedicated exam preparation sessions, practice tests, and mentoring for each certification. Our students have a 78% first-attempt pass rate on the CEH exam.

We offer both modalities. The classroom program runs at our centers in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, and online with live instructor-led sessions. Both formats include access to our cloud-based penetration testing labs that simulate real enterprise environments with 200+ vulnerable machines.

You will master industry-standard tools including Kali Linux, Burp Suite Professional, Metasploit Framework, Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Splunk, Ghidra, Volatility, BloodHound, OWASP ZAP, SQLMap, and custom security automation scripts. Tool training is hands-on with real vulnerability scenarios.

Yes, we provide 100% placement assistance. This includes resume building, mock interviews, soft skills training, job referrals to our 500+ hiring partners including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, KPMG, Deloitte, and direct applications to positions. Our average placement rate is 94% within 6 months of course completion.

Eligibility includes 10+2 with any stream for the foundation program, and any graduation (B.Tech, BCA, B.Sc IT, B.Com) for the advanced program. Basic computer knowledge and English fluency are required. We conduct a simple aptitude assessment before enrollment to recommend the most suitable program level.

Extremely practical. Our curriculum is 70% hands-on labs and 30% theory. You will practice on dedicated cloud labs with 200+ vulnerable machines covering all attack scenarios from beginner to advanced. Weekly CTF (Capture The Flag) competitions, real bug bounty hunting on our private programs, and 3 major red team exercises prepare you for real-world scenarios.

Entry-level positions start at ₹4-6 LPA for Security Analyst roles. With 1-2 years of experience, you can expect ₹8-12 LPA. Senior-level positions like Penetration Tester and Incident Response Lead command ₹15-30 LPA. Top performers at renowned firms have received packages up to ₹50 LPA.

Basic computer knowledge and understanding of how applications and networks work is helpful but not mandatory. We include a free 2-week pre-requisite module covering Linux basics, networking fundamentals, and Python for security scripting. Many students start with zero security knowledge and become professionals.

Yes, we offer merit-based scholarships up to 40% for students with strong academic backgrounds, defense personnel, and under-represented groups. We also have EMI options through partner banks with 0% interest for 12 months. Group discounts of 15% are available for 2 or more students enrolling together.

Our course is designed by active security professionals with real penetration testing experience, not just academics. We provide cloud-based labs accessible 24/7 with no time limits. Our curriculum is updated every 3 months to reflect the latest threats and tools. We are EC-Council academic partner and have trained 1,100+ security professionals.

Yes, in the final semester you will work on 3 live projects: a full penetration test of a web application, a network security assessment of a mock enterprise, and an incident response simulation. Top-performing students also get mentored bug bounty hunting opportunities on HackerOne and Bugcrowd platforms.

Our certification is recognized by EC-Council as an approved academic partner. We are also affiliated with Data Security Council of India (DSCI), NASSCOM, and have partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud for security training. Our graduates are employed at Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.

Enrollment is simple: visit our website or any center, take the free career counseling session, complete the aptitude assessment, choose your program variant, make the initial payment (or apply for scholarship/EMI), and start learning. You can also enroll online at any time at cyberdefence.org.in with instant access to learning materials.