Cybercrime is more sophisticated than ever, and defensive strategies have to keep up. In this module, you will explore the mindset of ethical hackers and learn how organizations assess and protect their infrastructure.
You will break down the core principles of penetration testing and see how the CIA triad underpins modern cybersecurity models.
"Hackers do not break in, they log in. Know your systems better than your adversary."
🔎 What you will learn
- 🧠 The difference between ethical hackers, black hats, and script kiddies
- 🛠️ Penetration testing methodologies: white, black, and grey box techniques
- 🆚 Red team vs blue team operations in cybersecurity training
- 🔐 The CIA triad explained: confidentiality, integrity, and availability
✅ Key takeaway
Understanding the fundamentals of ethical hacking and security principles is your first step toward becoming a defender in the digital world.
