Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques

Develop practical penetration testing skills using industry-standard tools and methodologies. You’ll learn to conduct comprehensive network reconnaissance using Nmap for port scanning and OS identification, perform vulnerability assessments with tools like Nessus, and explore exploitation techniques through frameworks like Metasploit. The course covers essential areas including wireless security analysis of WEP and WPA protocols, web application security testing for SQL injection and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, and password security through various attack and defense techniques. You’ll gain experience with traffic analysis using Wireshark, mobile device security assessment, and DNS security concepts.

The course builds your technical expertise in network protocols, cryptographic implementations, and security assessment methodologies while maintaining focus on ethical boundaries and legal compliance in security testing practices.

Who Is This Course For?

• Cybersecurity Pros
• Network Administrators
• Penetration Tester
• Information Security Analysts

Acquire Essential Skills in Ethical Hacking

• Network Recon and Scanner
• Wireless Security Analysis
• Vulnerability Assessment and Exploits
• Password Security, Cryptanalysis
• Web App Security Testing
• Professional Report and Documentation

Built for Cybersecurity Practitioners

Monthly LIVE Seminars

Enhance your learning experience through monthly live seminars designed to deepen your expertise and allow you to engage directly with faculty experts at the forefront of their fields, gaining valuable insights, practical advice, and real-world perspectives.

Engaging Materials

Learn at your own pace with engaging and helpful learning materials such as video lectures, relevant readings, and case studies.

Dedicated Program Support

Johns Hopkins University faculty are readily accessible to address your questions directly through the course platform, ensuring personalized guidance and a seamless learning experience.

Hands-On Projects & Case Studies

Hands-on activities that help you demonstrate competence and enabling reskilling and upskilling.

No Risk: Satisfaction Guaranteed

Feel confident in your learning journey! If the course content is too advanced, not advanced enough, or simply doesn’t meet your expectations, we’ve got you covered with our money-back guarantee. Just contact our team within 7 days from purchase to receive a full refund—no questions asked.

Course Delivery and Support

The courses are delivered entirely online through the industry-leading Canvas Learning Management System. This system is supported by the same instructional design team behind Johns Hopkins’ renowned Engineering for Professionals program, which serves thousands of online graduate students each year. Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions to create your Hopkins Canvas account and access the videos, readings, files and quizzes.