Curriculum Explorer
Explore all 46 professional cybersecurity manuals in our Complete Ethical Hacking Course. Search modules, filter volumes, and drill down into tools and topics.
Windows & Linux Basics
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsMaster core OS concepts, file system navigation, scripting shells, process monitoring, and fundamental commands used daily by ethical hackers.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Directory Structures
- File Permissions (chmod/chown)
- Process Control
- Pipe & Redirection
- Basic Shell Scripting
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsLearn the architectural foundations of cybersecurity, security principles, threat agent profiles, and vulnerability paradigms.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
- Defense in Depth
- Threat vs Risk vs Vulnerability
- Authentication Factors
- Access Control Models (RBAC, DAC)
Computer Basics
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsUnderstand the hardware, CPU design, system registry, memory hierarchy, and services architecture that support application execution.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- CPU Core Architecture
- RAM and Virtual Memory
- Boot Process (BIOS/UEFI)
- System Services
- Interrupts and Drivers
Networking Fundamentals
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsEstablish deep knowledge of IP addresses, ports, subnets, standard protocols, DNS resolution, and TCP handshake mechanics.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- OSI Model vs TCP/IP Stack
- IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing
- Subnetting & NAT
- TCP/UDP Handshakes
- Common Ports (80, 443, 22, 53)
Programming & Scripting Basics
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsDevelop simple scripts in Python and Bash to automate administrative scans and parsing tasks.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Variables and Data Types
- Conditionals and Loops
- Functions & Error Handling
- File I/O Operations
- Automating System Scans
Web Fundamentals
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsAnalyze HTTP request-response headers, session cookie management, DOM properties, and AJAX network processes.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- HTTP Request Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Status Codes (2xx, 3xx, 4xx, 5xx)
- Cookies & Sessions
- Document Object Model (DOM)
- Same-Origin Policy
Security Basics
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsExplore cryptography fundamentals, hashing algorithms, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, and digital certificates.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Hashing (MD5, SHA-256)
- Symmetric Hashing (AES)
- Asymmetric Keys (RSA)
- SSL/TLS Handshakes
- Firewall Configurations
Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsUnderstand the legal frameworks, pen testing scoping phases, reporting strategies, and professional hacking code of conduct.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Hacking Phases
- Red vs Blue vs Purple Teams
- Vulnerability Assessment Rules
- NDA and Rules of Engagement
- Reporting Standard Templates
Basic Cyber Attacks
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsAnalyze simple attack vectors like phishing templates, brute forcing, credential stuffing, and social engineering tricks.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Phishing Design
- Dictionary & Brute Force attacks
- Credential Stuffing
- Spoofing Basics
- Malicious File Vectors
Tools Awareness
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsFamiliarize yourself with the vital tools of an ethical hacker. Learn when and how to deploy key security software.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Host Scanning Basics
- Packet Analysis Concepts
- Web Request Interception
- Simple Port Listener Setup
Cloud & Modern Basics
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsOverview of virtualization, virtualization hosts, cloud infrastructure modules (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and virtualization hypervisors.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Virtual Machine Setup
- Containers vs VM Hardware
- Cloud Service Models
- Shared Responsibility Security Model
Career & Learning Basics
Volume 1 – Foundations & BasicsMap out your cybersecurity roadmap, plan certifications (CEH, Security+), and configure home target labs.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Certification Paths
- Home Lab Architecture
- Security News Sources
- CVE Databases
Advanced Networking Attacks
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsExecute intermediate networking manipulations to monitor traffic and bypass switch filters.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- ARP Cache Poisoning
- DNS Spoofing & Redirects
- DHCP Starvation Attacks
- MAC Address Flooding
- SSL Stripping Concepts
Advanced Linux for Hackers
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsAnalyze advanced Linux system assets, configuration mistakes, and privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- SUID & SGID Binaries Exploitation
- Sudoers Configuration Flaws
- Cron Job Vulnerabilities
- Log Analysis & Tampering Detection
- Kernel Exploit Vectors
Advanced Windows Internals
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsDeconstruct Active Directory domains architecture, authorization tokens, system registry databases, and processes security.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Active Directory Architecture
- LSASS Memory Operations
- NTLM vs Kerberos Hashing
- Windows Service Exploit Vectors
- Registry Key Authorization Checks
Advanced Web Application Security
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsDive deep into modern OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, auditing backend configurations, and executing exploitation strategies.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- SQL Injection (SQLi)
- CSRF & CORS Exploits
- SSRF and File Inclusion
- Insecure Deserialization
API & Mobile Application Security
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsPerform reverse-engineering of Android/iOS APK package environments and audit RESTful endpoints integrations.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- APK Decompilation
- API Authentication Audits (JWT/OAuth)
- SSL Pinning Implementations
- Local Storage Insecurities
- API Rate Limiting Failures
Advanced Cloud Security
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsAudit complex public cloud infrastructure setups, permissions models, and secure network architectures.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- IAM Policy Audits
- S3 Bucket Misconfigurations
- VPC Security Groups Configuration
- CloudTrail Log Investigations
- Serverless Entrypoint Audit
Malware & Exploit Development
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsDeconstruct malware architecture, dynamic payload injections, and buffer overflow triggers.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Basics
- Shellcode Generation
- Process Injection Techniques
- DLL Side-Loading
- Bypassing DEP and ASLR
Wireless & IoT Security
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsExamine wireless authentication protocols vulnerabilities and deconstruct IoT firmware images.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- WPA2 Handshake Analysis
- WPA3 SAE Improvements
- Firmware Reverse Engineering
- UART & JTAG Hardware Interfaces
- Common IoT Vulnerabilities
Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsExecute deep forensic investigation of volatile memory dumps and carving disk images.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Memory Forensics (RAM Dump Parsing)
- Disk Image Carving & Recovery
- Windows Artifact Analysis (Registry, Prefetch)
- Incident Containment Workflows
- Chain of Custody Maintenance
Threat Hunting & SOC
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsEstablish proactive threat hunting pipelines, analyzing system log correlation metrics inside modern SOC ranges.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- SIEM Rule Development
- Log Parsing and Correlation
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Detecting Lateral Movement
- Creating Detection Signatures
Bug Bounty – Advanced Strategies
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsOptimize discovery of high-severity vulnerabilities, design advanced automated recon workflows, and report responsibly.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Subdomain Takeover Auditing
- Automated Scan Orchestration
- Vulnerability Disclosure Policies
- Reporting for Maximized Payouts
GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsAssess enterprise governance frameworks, risk mitigation policies, compliance mandates, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- ISO 27001 & SOC 2 Overview
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- GDPR & HIPAA Compliance
- Vulnerability Assessment Reporting
- Risk Matrix Building
Dark Web & Cyber Ecosystem
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsInvestigate Tor/Onion networking protocols, threat intelligence indicators, and criminal operations landscapes.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Onion Routing Protocols
- Threat Intelligence Indicators
- Crypto Ransomware Channels
- OPSEC Guidelines for Analysts
Advanced Career & Professional Skills
Volume 2 – Advanced Theory & SpecializationsBuild a premium technical portfolio, practice complex security mock interviews, and structure consulting frameworks.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Resume Optimization
- Technical Interview Prep
- Freelance Security Auditing
- Continuous Learning Framework
Kali Linux Tools Installation
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalConfigure and install the Kali Linux hacking distribution, configuring virtual environments, and resolving network driver dependencies.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- OS installation
- Network Adapter Configuration
- System Package Updating
- Hacking Hardware Setup
Cyber Lab Setup & Attack Environment
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalSet up an isolated domain lab containing custom active directory structures and vulns servers for target testing.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Host-Only Network Bridging
- Domain Controller Configuration
- Installing vulnerable targets
- IP configuration and snapshotting
Linux Practical for Hackers
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalExecute practical privilege escalation exploits, command automation scripts, and auditing server permissions settings.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Exploiting Cron configs
- Sudo privilege elevation
- Cracking /etc/shadow passwords
- Writing simple backdoors
Windows Practical Attacks
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalRun privilege escalation exploits, dumping passwords in domain environments, and bypassing local security registries.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Dumping LSASS Secrets
- Pass-the-Hash Execution
- Kerberoasting Attacks
- Local Privilege Escalation
- LSA Secrets Extraction
Network Attacks & Traffic Analysis
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalCapture active packet streams, monitor DNS traffic routes, and reconstruct plain text sessions.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Analyzing Wireshark streams
- Decrypting TLS traffic logs
- Poisoning local ARP caches
- Interpreting DNS queries
Web Application Hacking – Practical
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalExploit real web app entry points inside isolated sandboxes. Inject database payloads and execute scripts.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Exploiting union-based SQLi
- Storing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Bypassing upload filters
- Exploiting directory traversals
API & Mobile Security – Practical
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalIntercept mobile traffic using proxies, bypass client verification checks, and extract configuration secrets.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Setting up mobile proxy configurations
- Bypassing root detections
- Overcoming SSL certificate pinning
- Extracting APK API keys
Cloud Security – Hands-On
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalPerform security assessment audits of AWS assets. Exploit permissions settings to acquire administrator access.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Privilege Escalation via IAM policies
- Compromising EC2 instances roles
- Exfiltrating raw S3 object data
Malware Analysis & Exploit Development
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalAnalyze malicious files inside sandbox labs, read binary assemblies, and compile custom payloads.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Static dissection of binaries
- Dynamic malware auditing
- Compiling buffer overflow scripts
- Analyzing PE file headers
Wireless & IoT Practical
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalCapture local router handshake packages, run cracking lists, and reverse firmware assets.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Capturing 4-way handshakes
- Cracking WPA2 passphrases
- Extracting IoT kernel images
- Auditing WPS vulnerabilities
Digital Forensics & IR – Practical
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalAcquire system disk evidence files, parse file tables directories, and track user registry records.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Creating raw E01 disk images
- Reconstructing deleted folders
- Extracting USB connection logs
- Analyzing registry run keys
Threat Hunting & SOC – Practical
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalAnalyze simulated enterprise logs, build custom dashboards, and block active malicious network sockets.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Detecting shell injections
- Tracking brute-force alerts
- Analyzing Sysmon process networks
- Building security dashboards
Bug Bounty Practical/Hunting
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalScan targets safely. Detect subdomain takeovers, parameter leakages, and server misconfigurations.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Automated scanning tasks
- Finding sensitive files leakages
- Analyzing security request headers
- Reporting proof-of-concepts
Red Team & Blue Team Operations
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalParticipate in active network simulation wargames, executing lateral pivots and deploying active detections.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Lateral movement scripting
- Evading intrusion systems (IDS)
- Writing Snort alert rules
- Executing payload actions
Dark Web Intelligence Analysis
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalExtract intelligence data feeds from public breach databases and track cryptocurrency transfers.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Navigating hidden onion services
- Finding leaked corporate assets
- Analyzing Bitcoin address tracks
Kali Tools – Deep Practical Usage
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalUnlock advanced scanning strategies using Kali core utilities. Automate tasks and script configurations.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Writing NSE scripts
- Executing multi-threaded brute force
- Web vulnerability scanning configurations
Wi-Fi Attacks – Complex Practical
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalLaunch complex evil twin portals to capture authentication metrics, and bypass network access filters.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Evil Twin Portal design
- PMKID capture vulnerabilities
- Deauthentication flood attacks
- Bypassing captive network portals
Career-Grade Practical Project
Volume 3 – Hands-On Labs & PracticalComplete a full penetration audit on a simulated corporate network. Document vulnerabilities and provide mitigations.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Performing scoping audits
- Exploiting entry vectors
- Escalating domain controller privileges
- Compiling executive reports
Android Manual Malware Detection
Volume 4 – Manual Malware AnalysisDeconstruct malicious APK packages. Track background socket listeners, persistent run triggers, and SMS data sniffers.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Reversing dex java logic
- Analyzing app permissions lists
- Tracking SMS broadcast receivers
- Detecting dynamic payload calls
Laptop / PC Manual Malware Detection
Volume 4 – Manual Malware AnalysisAudit startup triggers registry, examine outbound socket variables, trace loaded modules memory tables, and locate rootkits.
Key Hacking Tools Covered:
Curriculum Breakdown:
- Auditing startup run keys
- Detecting DLL memory injections
- Tracking remote socket connections
- Auditing active system services
🏆 Professional Recognition
Upon successful completion of all course modules, you will be awarded the CyberBluePDF Professional Certificate, validating your practical ethical hacking expertise.