Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

Course Code SIC0181

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 6 days
Delivery
  • On Campus
  • Online
Intakes
Campus
  • Chadstone
  • Off Campus

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Ethical Hacking Fundamentals course provides hands-on training in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and penetration testing. You’ll learn how to evaluate the security of systems, networks, and applications using real-world hacking tools and techniques applied legally and ethically. This ethical hacking certification course builds practical skills in identifying vulnerabilities and thinking like a hacker to better protect business-critical systems. Delivered in partnership with CompTIA Academy.

Career Opportunities

  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Application and Network Security
  • Cybersecurity Operations

Pathway to further studies

  • N/A

Studying the Ethical Hacking Fundamentals at Holmesglen

At Holmesglen, you’ll learn practical skills in ethical hacking and penetration testing through hands-on cybersecurity training. This course teaches you how to find and fix security weaknesses in networks, systems, and applications using real hacking tools and proven methods all done ethically and legally. You will gain essential knowledge in network security, application security, vulnerability testing, cybersecurity operations, and risk management. With expert support, you’ll develop the mindset of an ethical hacker to protect important business systems. After completing the course, you’ll be ready to take the globally recognized CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam and launch your career as a cybersecurity professional, ethical hacker, or penetration tester.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 17 years of age.<p>Recommended background although there are no mandatory prerequisites, this course is best suited for individuals who have:<br>• A CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent foundational knowledge<br>• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in IT security or a related field<br>This course aligns with the CompTIA PenTest+ certification and is designed as a follow-up to Security+. It is highly practical and technically focused.

Course Structure

Timetable

9am – 12 pm and 12.30pm – 3.30 pm<p>You are required to complete ONE final theory exam to obtain a certificate of attendance.
Unit code Unit name
SIC10284 Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (CompTIA Pentest+)

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

We are no longer accepting new applications for this course. Please contact the Holmesglen Connect team at 1300 639 888 if you need further information.

Recruitment

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Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

Upon successful completion of one final theory exam, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $2,750
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost

Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.

Additional Course Cost

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