CCNA & Certified Ethical Hacker Combo (Batch No: 2)

Module 01 — Networking Fundamentals

• Introduction to Computer Networking
• Network Types: LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN
• Network Topologies
• OSI & TCP/IP Models
• Network Devices & Functions
• Ethernet & Network Media
• MAC Address & IP Address
• IPv4 & IPv6 Fundamentals
• Unicast, Multicast & Broadcast
• Encapsulation & Decapsulation
• TCP vs UDP
• Common Network Protocols & Ports

Module 02 — IP Addressing & Subnetting

• IPv4 Addressing
• Public vs Private IP
• Network, Host & Broadcast Addresses
• Subnet Mask & CIDR
• Subnetting Fundamentals
• VLSM
• Subnetting Practice
• IPv6 Address Types
• IPv6 Address Configuration
• Default Gateway

Module 03 — Cisco IOS & Device Management

• Cisco IOS Introduction
• CLI Navigation
• User EXEC & Privileged EXEC Modes
• Global & Interface Configuration
• Basic Router Configuration
• Basic Switch Configuration
• Hostname & Password Configuration
• Console & VTY Lines
• Banner Configuration
• Configuration Verification
• show, copy, reload & troubleshooting commands

Module 04 — Ethernet Switching

• Switching Fundamentals
• Layer 2 Switching
• MAC Address Table
• MAC Learning & Forwarding
• Collision & Broadcast Domains
• Frame Forwarding
• Cisco Switch Configuration
• Port Security
• MAC Address Security
• Troubleshooting Switching Issues

Module 05 — VLAN & Trunking

• VLAN Fundamentals
• Access Ports
• VLAN Configuration
• Voice VLAN
• 802.1Q Trunking
• Native VLAN
• VLAN Troubleshooting
• Inter-VLAN Communication
• Router-on-a-Stick

Module 06 — Spanning Tree Protocol

• Switching Loops
• STP Fundamentals
• Root Bridge
• BPDU
• Port Roles & States
• STP Configuration
• Rapid PVST+
• PortFast
• BPDU Guard
• STP Troubleshooting

Module 07 — EtherChannel

• EtherChannel Fundamentals
• Link Aggregation
• PAgP
• LACP
• Static EtherChannel
• Configuration & Verification
• EtherChannel Troubleshooting

Module 08 — Routing Fundamentals

• Routing Concepts
• Routing Table
• Connected & Local Routes
• Static Routing
• Default Routing
• IPv4 Static Routes
• IPv6 Static Routes
• Floating Static Routes
• Administrative Distance
• Routing Table Analysis

Module 09 — Dynamic Routing

• Dynamic Routing Concepts
• Routing Protocol Fundamentals
• OSPF Introduction
• Single-Area OSPF
• OSPF Neighbor Adjacency
• Router ID
• OSPF Network Types
• OSPF Configuration & Verification
• OSPF Troubleshooting

Module 10 — Wireless Networking

• Wireless LAN Fundamentals
• WLAN Architecture
• Access Points
• Wireless Controllers
• SSID
• RF & Channels
• 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
• Wireless Security
• WPA2 & WPA3
• Wireless Troubleshooting

Module 11 — Network Services

• DHCP
• DHCP Client & Server
• DHCP Relay
• DNS Fundamentals
• NAT & PAT
• NTP
• SNMP
• Syslog
• TFTP & FTP
• QoS Fundamentals

Module 12 — Network Security Fundamentals

• Network Security Concepts
• Security Threats
• Common Network Attacks
• AAA
• Authentication & Authorization
• SSH Configuration
• Password Security
• Access Control Lists (ACL)
• Standard ACL
• Extended ACL
• Layer 2 Security
• DHCP Snooping
• Dynamic ARP Inspection

Module 13 — Automation & Programmability

• Network Automation Fundamentals
• Traditional vs Controller-Based Networking
• SDN Concepts
• APIs
• REST APIs
• JSON
• Controllers
• Cisco DNA Center Concepts
• Introduction to Network Automation

Module 14 — Network Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Methodology
• Physical Layer Troubleshooting
• IP Connectivity Issues
• VLAN & Trunk Troubleshooting
• Routing Problems
• DHCP/DNS Troubleshooting
• ACL Troubleshooting
• Wireless Troubleshooting
• Cisco Troubleshooting Commands
• ping, traceroute, show, debug

Module 01 — Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
• CIA Triad
• Threats, Vulnerabilities & Risks
• Ethical Hacking Methodology
• Types of Hackers & Cyber Attacks
• Cybersecurity Laws & Ethics
• Introduction to AI in Cybersecurity

Module 02 — AI-Powered Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

• Generative AI for Cybersecurity
• AI-Assisted Reconnaissance
• AI for Threat Intelligence
• AI-Assisted Vulnerability Analysis
• Prompt Engineering for Security Professionals
• Using AI for Security Automation
• Risks, Limitations & Ethics of AI in Hacking
• AI-Powered Attack vs. AI-Powered Defense

Module 03 — Footprinting & Reconnaissance

• Passive & Active Reconnaissance
• OSINT Fundamentals
• DNS Enumeration
• WHOIS & IP Intelligence
• Google Dorking
• Subdomain Enumeration
• Email & Username Discovery
• Tools: Nmap, theHarvester, Amass, Subfinder, WHOIS, Dig, Nslookup

Module 04 — Scanning Networks

• Network Scanning Concepts
• Host Discovery
• Port & Service Scanning
• OS & Service Detection
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Nmap Advanced Techniques
• Banner Grabbing
• Evasion Techniques
• Practical Nmap Labs

Module 05 — Vulnerability Analysis

• Vulnerability Assessment
• CVE, CVSS & CWE
• Vulnerability Identification
• Automated Vulnerability Scanning
• False Positives & Validation
• Nessus/ OpenVAS/ Nuclei
• AI-Assisted Vulnerability Analysis

Module 06 — System Hacking

• Password Attacks
• Authentication Attacks
• Password Cracking Concepts
• Hashes & Password Storage
• Privilege Escalation
• Persistence Concepts
• Covering Tracks
• Windows & Linux Security Testing
• Tools: John the Ripper, Hashcat, Metasploit

Module 07 — Malware Threats

• Malware Fundamentals
• Viruses, Worms, Trojans & Ransomware
• Spyware & Rootkits
• Fileless Malware
• Malware Analysis Fundamentals
• Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
• AI-Assisted Malware Analysis

Module 08 — Sniffing

• Network Sniffing Concepts
• Packet Capture & Analysis
• Protocol Analysis
• ARP Spoofing
• MITM Concepts
• Wireshark & Tcpdump
• Detecting Network Attacks

Module 09 — Social Engineering

• Social Engineering Fundamentals
• Phishing & Spear Phishing
• Vishing & Smishing
• Pretexting
• Baiting & Tailgating
• Social Engineering Prevention
• AI-Generated Phishing & Deepfake Risks

Module 10 — Denial-of-Service

• DoS & DDoS Concepts
• Application-Layer Attacks
• Network-Level Attacks
• Botnets
• DDoS Detection & Mitigation
• DoS/DDoS Testing in Authorized Labs

Module 11 — Session & Web Application Security

• Session Management
• Session Hijacking
• HTTP/HTTPS Fundamentals
• OWASP Top 10
• SQL Injection
• XSS
• CSRF
• File Inclusion
• Authentication & Authorization Testing
• Burp Suite Practical Labs

Module 12 — Hacking Web Servers

• Web Server Architecture
• Server Enumeration
• Web Server Misconfiguration
• Directory Enumeration
• HTTP Methods
• Common Web Server Vulnerabilities
• Security Hardening
• Tools: Nikto, Nmap, Gobuster/ FFUF

Module 13 — Hacking Web Applications

• Web Application Reconnaissance
• Input Validation
• Injection Attacks
• Authentication Testing
• Access Control Testing
• API Security Fundamentals
• OWASP Testing Methodology
• Burp Suite Hands-on Labs

Module 14 — SQL Injection

• SQL Injection Fundamentals
• Error-Based SQLi
• Union-Based SQLi
• Blind SQL Injection
• Authentication Bypass
• SQLMap
• SQL Injection Prevention
• Practical SQLi Lab

Module 15 — Wireless Network Security

• Wireless Network Architecture
• Wi-Fi Security Standards
• WPA/WPA2/WPA3
• Wireless Reconnaissance
• Packet Capture
• Authentication Attacks
• Wireless Security Testing
• Aircrack-ng Suite

Module 16 — Mobile Platform Security

• Android Security Fundamentals
• Mobile Application Threats
• APK Analysis Fundamentals
• Mobile Permissions
• Insecure Storage & Communication
• Mobile Security Testing Concepts

Module 17 — IoT & OT Security

• IoT Architecture & Threats
• IoT Attack Surface
• Firmware Security
• IoT Network Security
• OT/ICS Security Fundamentals
• IoT Vulnerability Assessment

Module 18 — Cloud Computing Security

• Cloud Security Fundamentals
• AWS / Azure Security Concepts
• IAM & Access Control
• Cloud Misconfiguration
• Storage Security
• Cloud Attack Surface
• Cloud Security Testing

Module 19 — Cryptography

• Cryptography Fundamentals
• Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption
• Hashing
• Digital Signatures
• PKI & Certificates
• SSL/TLS
• Common Cryptographic Weaknesses
• Password Hashing & Data Integrity

Module 20 — AI-Driven Ethical Hacking Capstone

• AI-Assisted Reconnaissance
• AI-Assisted Vulnerability Analysis
• AI-Assisted Log & Threat Analysis
• Security Automation with Python & AI
• AI Prompting for Security Tasks
• Building an AI-Assisted Security Workflow
• Responsible & Ethical Use of AI