Explore the world of penetration testing by understanding the tactics of black hat, grey hat, and white hat hackers. Learn how ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.
Penetration testing, or pentesting, is the art of thinking like a hacker to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. In this course, you’ll explore the mindsets of black hat, grey hat, and white hat hackers—understanding how each approaches vulnerabilities, and why ethical hacking is essential in today’s digital world. Through hands-on labs and real-world simulations, you’ll learn to identify weaknesses, exploit them safely, and report your findings just like a professional pentester.
Cyber attackers constantly look for weaknesses—and organizations need professionals who can find them first. Penetration testing equips you with the ability to think like an attacker while acting as a defender. By learning how black hat hackers exploit systems, how grey hats blur the lines, and how white hats secure networks responsibly, you’ll gain skills that are highly valued across cybersecurity roles. Pentesting experience not only prepares you for certifications like CEH or OSCP, but also makes you a key asset to any business aiming to protect its critical data and systems.
Explore 5–10 week programs built on industry standards.
Learn the principles of penetration testing, the hacker mindsets (black, grey, white hat), and the legal/ethical frameworks that guide the profession.
Master passive and active reconnaissance techniques to map targets, identify vulnerabilities, and collect critical intelligence before an attack.
Use tools like Nmap and Wireshark to discover open ports, services, and system details, laying the groundwork for exploitation.
Practice exploiting common vulnerabilities safely in labs using frameworks such as Metasploit and Burp Suite.
Understand what attackers do after gaining access—moving laterally, escalating privileges, and maintaining persistence.
Learn how to document findings in a professional penetration test report and practice responsible vulnerability disclosure.