Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

An introduction to the field

Ethical Hacking Essentials is positioned as a first course in cybersecurity. It covers threats, vulnerabilities and the basics of penetration testing, and is intended to prepare learners for work in the field.

Topics in the course

• Computer and network security concepts, including threats and vulnerabilities.
• Password cracking and web application attacks.
• IoT and operational technology attacks, alongside cloud computing security.
• The fundamentals of penetration testing.

What to expect

The course is described as hands-on, and the listed skills include vulnerability assessment, network security and threat management. The skills list also names mobile security and wireless networks, which shows the breadth. It suits a beginner who wants a broad survey before choosing a specialty.