Ethical Hacking Essentials (E|HE)

Course Overview

The Ethical Hacking Essentials (E|HE) course introduces learners to the fundamentals of ethical hacking and penetration testing. Designed for individuals new to cybersecurity, this course covers key concepts such as hacking methodologies, network security threats, vulnerability assessment, password cracking, social engineering, web application attacks, IoT and OT threats, and penetration testing fundamentals.

Through hands-on labs and an integrated Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge, learners will gain practical experience in ethical hacking techniques and security countermeasures. Upon completion, participants will have job-ready skills and a clear pathway to more advanced cybersecurity certifications.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop fundamental skills in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.

• School students, fresh graduates
• Career starters and changers
• Professionals wanting to get into the Cybersecurity field
• IT/Technology?Cybersecurity teams with little to no experience

What You'll Learn

The Ethical Hacking Essentials (E|HE) course will equip you with the fundamental skills to identify, analyse, and prevent cyber threats. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you will learn how to:

• Understand ethical hacking methodologies and hacking phases
• Identify and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities
• Perform password cracking techniques and apply countermeasures
• Recognise social engineering attacks and insider threats
• Analyse network-level attacks such as sniffing, DoS/DDoS, and session hijacking
• Investigate web application vulnerabilities, including SQL injection
• Secure wireless networks, IoT devices, and cloud infrastructures
• Conduct penetration testing fundamentals and ethical hacking best practices

What you need to know

The Ethical Hacking Essentials (E|HE) training program equips students with key cybersecurity skills, enabling them to identify security threats, implement countermeasures, and apply ethical hacking techniques. This course provides a structured approach to vulnerability assessment, social engineering, malware analysis, and penetration testing, ensuring learners gain hands-on experience through labs and CTF exercises.

Through real-world scenarios, students will develop the ability to think like ethical hackers, strengthen system security, and apply industry-standard cybersecurity practices.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to build practical ethical hacking skills and gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered through self-paced, online learning, featuring expert-led video lessons, hands-on labs, and a Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge to reinforce penetration testing techniques.

Course Duration

Students receive 12 months of access to course materials and 6 months of access to labs, allowing flexible study and real-world application of skills.

About the Exam

To achieve Ethical Hacking Essentials (E|HE) certification, you must pass the official exam. This exam assesses your understanding of ethical hacking methodologies, security threats, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing techniques.

• Exam Title: Ethical Hacking Essentials (E|HE)
• Exam Code: 112-52
• Number of Questions: 75
• Test Duration: 2 hours
• Test Format: Multiple-choice
• Exam Availability: EC-Council Exam Portal

This exam assesses your understanding of ethical hacking methodologies, cybersecurity threats, network vulnerabilities, penetration testing techniques, and security countermeasures to protect systems, applications, and data from cyber attacks.

• Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 13 years old to attend the training or attempt the E|HE exam.

• Candidates Under 13: Individuals younger than 13 are not eligible to participate in the training or exam unless they provide:

  • A written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
  • A supporting letter from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning.

These policies ensure that participants have the appropriate consent and institutional support to undertake the certification.

Course Structure

This course will provide in-depth coverage of the following topics:

• Module 1: Information Security Fundamentals

• Module 2: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

• Module 3: Information Security Threats and Vulnerability Assessment

• Module 4: Password Cracking Techniques and Countermeasures

• Module 5: Social Engineering Techniques and Countermeasures

• Module 6: Network Level Attacks and Countermeasures

• Module 7: Web Application Attacks and Countermeasures

• Module 8: Wireless Attacks and Countermeasures

• Module 9: Mobile Attacks and Countermeasures

• Module 10: IoT and OT Attacks and Countermeasures

• Module 11: Cloud Computing Threats and Countermeasures

• Module 12: Penetration Testing Fundamentals