IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

Information security jobs are projected to grow 32% by 2032 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). With ethical hacking now a key component of an effective cybersecurity strategy, skilled ethical hackers are in high demand! This program gives you the job-ready skills using key tools successful ethical hackers use in just 2 months. Ethical hacking is authorized testing of computer systems to find security weaknesses before attackers can exploit them. Ethical hackers run penetration tests, assess vulnerabilities, and recommend fixes to help protect organizations from cyber threats. This program builds your knowledge and hands-on experience of popular open source cybersecurity tools: Kali Linux , Wireshark , Metasploit , and OpenVAS . You’ll explore ethical and legal fundamentals and then look at each tool's capabilities to build comprehensive skills for identifying, analyzing, and tackling security vulnerabilities. Guided by IBM's cybersecurity experts , you’ll learn to conduct controlled penetration tests, analyze network traffic for suspicious activity, execute ethical exploitation techniques, and implement effective incident response strategies. Plus, you’ll complete real-world hands-on labs and projects you can add to your portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers. If you’re looking to skill up using key ethical hacking tools to become an Ethical Hacker , Penetration Tester , Security Analyst , or Incident Responder , enroll today!

• Analyze roles and responsibilities of ethical hackers
• Execute simulated attacks using Metasploit
• Utilize Kali Linux tools for information gathering and vulnerability analysis
• Apply responsible disclosure and ethical reporting of vulnerabilities

• Basic familiarity with topic and terminology
• Readiness for applied practice and exercises