What will you learn in Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking Internship Program
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Master Linux fundamentals, Kali tools, and core networking concepts to establish a secure foundation.
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Conduct advanced reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration techniques using Nmap, Netcat, and more.
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Perform vulnerability analysis and exploit web applications with OWASP Top 10 attack methods including SQL injection and session hijacking.
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Apply cryptography, access control, and secure coding practices to protect data and applications.
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Complete an industry-grade capstone: ethically hack an Amazon-like e-commerce site and present your findings.
Program Overview
Module 1: Operating Systems & Networking Fundamentals
⏳ 12 hours
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Topics: Linux fundamentals; Kali Linux tools; OS security; TCP/IP protocols
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Hands-on: Secure user access management in Linux and network protocol analysis
Module 2: Cryptography & Application Security
⏳ 10 hours
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Topics: Symmetric/asymmetric cryptography; hash functions; digital signatures; application security
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Hands-on: Generate and verify hashes; perform source-code vulnerability analysis
Module 3: Cyber Security Tools & Reconnaissance
⏳ 14 hours
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Topics: Ethical hacking methodologies; anonymity; information gathering; advanced network scanning and enumeration
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Hands-on: Execute reconnaissance on target websites using Recon-ng, Maltego, and Nmap
Module 4: Web Application Hacking & OWASP Top 10
⏳ 16 hours
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Topics: Web architectures; OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities; SQL injection; session hijacking; social engineering
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Hands-on: Capture The Flag challenge replicating real-world web attacks
Module 5: Vulnerability Analysis & Reporting
⏳ 8 hours
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Topics: Vulnerability assessment lifecycle; risk scoring; reporting best practices
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Hands-on: Scan for vulnerabilities with Nessus and Nikto; draft a professional pentest report
Module 6: Industry-Grade Capstone Project
⏳ 14 hours
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Topics: End-to-end ethical hacking workflow; client presentation techniques; team collaboration
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Hands-on: Ethically hack an Amazon-like e-commerce platform, remediate findings, and present results for peer review
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Job Outlook
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Security Analysts and Ethical Hackers command average salaries of $85k–$110k USD in the U.S. and ₹6–12 LPA in India
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Demand for penetration testers and cybersecurity specialists grows 31% year-over-year, driven by rising cyber threats
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Roles exist in finance, healthcare, government, and tech, with freelance consulting opportunities in vulnerability assessments
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Mastery of hands-on hacking and reporting skills accelerates career progression to Senior Security Engineer and Security Architect
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