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Unit 1
Reconnaissance & Scanning
Unit Overview
Learn the art of information gathering and system scanning. This unit covers everything from Linux fundamentals to advanced reconnaissance techniques, including OSINT, network scanning, and the essential phases of ethical hacking.
8 Days • 16 Hours
Foundation + Advanced
Day 12 hours
Course Intro & VM Setup
Learn ethical hacking basics, Indian IT Act 2000, and set up your first Kali Linux VM
Ethical Hacking ScopeVirtualBox/VMwareKali Linux SetupSnapshots
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Day 22 hours
Linux File System & Navigation
Master Linux directory structure, file permissions, and essential terminal commands
Directory StructureFile CommandsPermissionsFile Editing
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Day 32 hours
Linux Users & Package Management
Manage users, processes, and install tools using apt; master grep and find commands
User ManagementProcess ManagementPackage ManagementSearching Files
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Day 42 hours
Linux Networking Commands
Configure networks, scan ports with nmap, transfer files via SSH, and write bash scripts
Network ConfigPort ScanningFile TransferSSH & Scripting
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Day 52 hours
TCP/IP & Networking Fundamentals
Understand OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, CIDR notation, common protocols, and TCP handshake
OSI ModelTCP/IP ModelIP AddressingProtocols & PortsTCP Handshake
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Day 62 hours
5 Phases of Ethical Hacking
Master reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, persistence, and covering tracks with Kali tools and HackTheBox practicals
5 PhasesPTES/OWASP/CEHBlack/White/Grey BoxKali ToolsHackTheBox
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Day 72 hours
Passive Reconnaissance & OSINT
Learn OSINT basics, Google Dorking, WHOIS lookups, DNS enumeration, theHarvester, and Shodan to gather target information passively
OSINT BasicsGoogle DorkingWHOISDNS EnumtheHarvesterShodan
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Day 82 hours
Active Reconnaissance with Nmap
Master Nmap for host discovery, port scanning, version detection, OS fingerprinting, and script scanning for comprehensive network reconnaissance
Nmap BasicsHost DiscoveryPort ScanningVersion & OS DetectionScript ScanningOutput Formats
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