Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Virtual Internship
In this 12-week virtual internship, students will learn the fundamentals of ethical hacking and penetration testing. They will develop practical skills in identifying, exploiting, and mitigating vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. By the end of the internship, students will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to ethically assess the security posture of organizations and contribute to their cybersecurity efforts.
Track Overview
Tasks & Milestones
Ethical Hacking Mindset
IntermediateIn this task, students will explore the ethical and legal considerations of penetration testing and develop a mindset for conducting security assessments in a responsible manner.
Network Reconnaissance with Nmap
IntermediateIn this task, students will use the Nmap tool to perform network reconnaissance and gather information about a target system or network.
SQL Injection Exploitation
IntermediateIn this task, students will learn how to identify and exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications using Burp Suite.
Exploiting Network Vulnerabilities with Metasploit
IntermediateIn this task, students will use the Metasploit framework to identify and exploit network vulnerabilities in a simulated environment.
Prerequisites
- • Basic understanding of computer networking and security concepts
- • Familiarity with Linux/Windows operating systems
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate upon successful completion