Ethical Hacking: Vulnerability Analysis from Pluralsight

Vulnerability assessment plays a major role in providing security to any organization’s resources and infrastructure from various internal and external threats. This course will teach you vulnerability analysis techniques needed for the Certified Ethical Hackers exam

Networks are more complex than ever, and systems today are so interconnected, and buried within those systems are thousands of undetected security vulnerabilities waiting to be used against you.

In this course, Ethical Hacking: Vulnerability Analysis, you’ll learn to better defend your organization from threats by using, tweaking and understanding a vulnerability management solutions

First, you’ll explore the various types of scans attackers can deploy against you and how to pick and design your own vulnerability management program.

Next, you’ll discover how attacks can execute vulnerability scans and what they might see on your network.

Finally, you’ll learn how to report and analyze the results from a scan.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of an ethical hacker, needed for the 312-50 exam.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Identifying Vulnerability Assessment Concepts

Optimizing Your Vulnerability Scans

Types of Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Analyzing Your Vulnerability Assessment Reports

Domain Summary

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Ideal for candidates preparing for the Certified Ethical Hackers exam

Introduces common vulnerabilities and how they can be exploited by attackers

Appropriate for beginners with limited background in ethical hacking

Taught by Dale Meredith, an experienced instructor in ethical hacking

Covers a comprehensive range of topics related to vulnerability analysis

Provides practical guidance on using and understanding vulnerability management solutions

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Ethical Hacking: Vulnerability Analysis with these activities:

Review 'Network Security Assessment' by Chris McNab

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Reading this book provides additional insights and perspectives on network vulnerability analysis techniques and best practices.

View Network Security Assessment: Know Your Network on Amazon

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Read chapters on vulnerability analysis and network security assessment
Take notes and highlight key concepts

Conduct a Vulnerability Assessment of a Local Network

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Applying vulnerability assessment techniques on a real-world network provides students with valuable experience and practical skills.

Browse courses on Network Analysis

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Choose a target network (e.g., home network, lab environment)
Plan and execute vulnerability scans
Analyze results and identify vulnerabilities

Contribute to Vulnerability Management Tools

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Contributing to open-source tools not only improves the tools but also gives students practical experience in the field and showcases their skills.

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Identify suitable open-source vulnerability management projects
Propose and develop improvements or features
Collaborate with project maintainers and contribute code

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Participate in Vulnerability Assessment Competitions

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Participating in competitions challenges students to apply their skills in a competitive environment and enhances their problem-solving abilities.

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Identify and register for relevant competitions
Study and prepare for the challenges
Participate in the competitions and analyze results

Career center

Learners who complete Ethical Hacking: Vulnerability Analysis will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Security Analyst

**Information Security Analysts** design and implement security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. They analyze vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks, and develop and implement security controls to mitigate these risks.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

**Cybersecurity Analysts** are responsible for protecting organizations from cyber attacks. They identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, develop and implement security measures, and respond to security incidents. In this role, you will use vulnerability management systems to scan for and assess vulnerabilities in an organization's network and systems.

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Penetration Tester

**Penetration Testers** are responsible for assessing the security of computer systems and networks. They use a variety of techniques to identify vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers. In this role, you will learn how to use vulnerability management systems to scan for and assess vulnerabilities in an organization's network and systems.

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Security Engineer

**Security Engineers** design, implement, and maintain security systems to protect organizations from cyber attacks. They work with information security analysts and other IT professionals to develop and implement security policies and procedures.

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IT Auditor

**IT Auditors** evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's IT security controls. They review security policies and procedures, and test the security of computer systems and networks.

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Information Security Manager

**Information Security Managers** are responsible for the overall security of an organization's information systems. They develop and implement security policies and procedures, and oversee the implementation of security measures.

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Security Architect

**Security Architects** design and implement security solutions for organizations. They work with information security analysts and other IT professionals to develop and implement security measures to protect the organization from cyber attacks.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

**Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)** are responsible for the overall security of an organization's information systems. They develop and implement security policies and procedures, and oversee the implementation of security measures.

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Ethical Hacker

**Ethical Hackers** use their skills to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. They work with organizations to help them improve their security posture.

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Database Administrator

**Database Administrators** are responsible for the management and maintenance of databases. They work with information security analysts and other IT professionals to implement and maintain security measures to protect the databases from unauthorized access and attacks.

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Security Researcher

**Security Researchers** conduct research on new security threats and vulnerabilities. They work with information security analysts and other IT professionals to develop new security measures to protect organizations from cyber attacks.

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Network Engineer

**Network Engineers** design, implement, and maintain computer networks. They work with information security analysts and other IT professionals to develop and implement security measures to protect the network from unauthorized access and attacks.

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Systems Administrator

**Systems Administrators** are responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of computer systems and networks. They work with information security analysts and other IT professionals to implement and maintain security measures to protect the systems from unauthorized access and attacks.

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Security Consultant

**Security Consultants** provide advice and assistance to organizations on how to improve their security posture. They may be involved in a variety of activities, such as conducting security assessments, developing security plans, and implementing security measures.

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Incident Responder

**Incident Responders** are responsible for responding to security incidents. They work with information security analysts and other IT professionals to investigate security incidents and take steps to mitigate the damage.

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