NDG Ethical Hacking v2

Practice offensive security techniques: reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and post-exploitation in isolated lab environments.

Open Source Cybersecurity NDG
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About this course

NDG Ethical Hacking v2 covers offensive security practices through a series of labs focused on the techniques used by penetration testers and security engineers. You'll practice reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation analysis in isolated environments.

These labs prepare you for roles including cybersecurity analyst, penetration tester, security engineer, and information security specialist.

What you'll learn

01 Perform network reconnaissance using Nmap, Wireshark, and OSINT techniques
02 Exploit system and application vulnerabilities in controlled lab environments
03 Implement post-exploitation techniques including privilege escalation and lateral movement
04 Analyze web application vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting
05 Document penetration test findings in professional assessment reports

Course outline

2 modules · 28 labs

Series 1

19 items

Lab 01: DNS Footprinting

Lab 02: Packet Crafting with Scapy

Lab 03: Reconnaissance with Nmap, Zenmap, and Masscan

Lab 04: Reconnaissance with Hping

Lab 05: Vulnerability Scanning with OpenVAS

Lab 06: Network Analysis

Lab 07: Evading IDS

Lab 08: Password Cracking with JTR and Hashcat

Lab 09: Metasploit Framework Fundamentals and Armitage

Lab 10: Web Pentesting

Lab 11: Client Side Exploitations

Lab 12: ARP Spoofing and MiTM Attacks

Lab 13: Understanding Buffer Overflows

Lab 14: Understanding SQL Commands and Injections

Lab 15: Backdooring with Netcat

Lab 16: VNC as a Backdoor

Lab 17: Creating and Installing SSL Certificates

Lab 18: Social Engineering Attacks with SET

No Lab: Launch Cyber Range

Series 2

9 items

Lab 19: Scanning Methodology

Lab 20: Enumeration

Lab 21: System Hacking

Lab 22: Windows Security Account Manager

Lab 23: Covering Your Tracks

Lab 24: Web-Based Hacking

Lab 25: Mobile Hacking

Lab 26: Cryptography

No Lab: Launch Cyber Range

What's in this course

Lab Exercises

Prerequisites

  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)
  • Familiarity with Linux command-line operations
  • Basic cybersecurity knowledge (threats, vulnerabilities, common attack types)

Best for

  • Learners interested in penetration testing and offensive security techniques
  • Professionals pursuing careers as penetration testers or security engineers
  • IT staff who need to understand attacker methodologies to improve defenses
  • Learners with networking and Linux skills ready for advanced security topics

Resources & support

NDG Online provides technical support specifically related to the functionality of the lab environment only. Any questions or concerns regarding the learning material or lab content must be directed to your instructor. Self-paced learners who find they require additional support are encouraged to seek out a course at a local academic institution.

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Common questions

Is it safe and legal to practice these techniques?

Yes. All reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation work happens in controlled lab environments built for the course. You attack dedicated lab targets, never public systems.

What tools will I use?

You work with the tools used in professional penetration tests, including Nmap, Wireshark, and OSINT tooling, in a live lab environment in your browser.

How long do I have access?

Your purchase includes 3 months of access to the course content and labs.