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    Ethical hacking courses can help you learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities by testing systems and networks in a lawful and responsible way.

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    Find the Best Ethical Hacking Course for Your Goals

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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Vulnerability Assessments, General Networking, Security Awareness, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Network Protocols

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Linux, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Software Installation, Network Analysis, Encryption

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Encryption, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      733 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Threat Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Code Review, Vulnerability Scanning, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Test Planning, Network Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Computing Platforms, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Peripheral Devices, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cloud Security, Network Protocols, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Market Opportunities

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Technical Communication, Linux

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Scripting, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Information Security Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Engineering, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Ethical Hacking Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethical hacking courses

    • The Complete Ethical Hacking Course: Packt
    • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
    • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council
    • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
    • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: ISC2
    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): IBM
    • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera Project Network
    • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
    • Information Security Analyst: EC-Council
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM

    Why Learn Ethical Hacking?

    Ethical hacking involves simulating cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them. It's a critical part of cybersecurity, helping organizations strengthen their defenses and protect sensitive data. Learning ethical hacking can equip you with hands-on skills in penetration testing, network security, and threat analysis—supporting careers in IT security and ethical tech practices.

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