In Association with Cognizance, IIT Roorkee
Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Course at IIT Roorkee
A 3-month, live online workshop where you go from understanding how attacks happen to conducting ethical penetration tests, writing professional security reports, and building the credentials that get you hired in one of the fastest-growing fields in tech.
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Significantly higher pay and clearer career progression
Understand how real attacks happen, through a legal, controlled environment
Conduct your first penetration test
Earn a credential that holds weight when you're applying for security analyst, ethical hacker, or SOC roles
Know exactly what's in your organisation's blind spots before someone else finds them first
Add a high-value specialisation to your portfolio
Every Organisation Got Breached Last Year. Almost None Had Enough People to Stop It.
The Cybersecurity field Is desperate for trained professionals who understand how attacks work, how systems get compromised, and how to build defences that hold.
Cybersecurity is one of the few specialisations where the demand is structural, the skill gap is real, and the career trajectory is steep.
Entry-level security analysts earn more than mid-level generalist developers. Senior pentesters and security architects are in a category of their own.
The gap between where you are and where this field leads is three months of serious, structured work.
It emphasizes:
The curriculum doesn’t just teach you about security. It builds you into someone who can practice it — methodically, ethically, and professionally.
Attacker Mindset, Defender Discipline
Build deep understanding instead of relying on shortcuts or hacks.
Ethical & Responsible Thinking
Learn defensive, ethical, and responsible approaches to AI and technology use.
Professional Outputs, Not Just Skills
You'll produce vulnerability reports, network architecture diagrams, security awareness campaigns, a full penetration test report.
Inside the Workshop Curriculum
The workshop follows a progressive academic structure, moving from foundational concepts to applied understanding.
Curriculum Overview
Module 1 Foundations of Cybersecurity
Day 1
- What is Cybersecurity?
- CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
- Types of Cyber Threats
- Cyber Attack Lifecycle
Day 2
- Ethical Hacking vs Malicious Hacking
- Legal & Compliance Basics
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Domains
- Setting Up Virtual Lab Environment
Assignment:
Set up a virtual machine lab (VirtualBox / VMware).
Module 2 Networking Fundamentals for Hackers
Day 1
- OSI & TCP/IP Model
- IP Addressing & Subnetting
- DNS, HTTP, HTTPS
Day 2
- Ports & Protocols
- Packet Flow Understanding
- Introduction to Wireshark (Analysis Only)
Mini Lab:
Analyze packet capture files and identify protocols.
Module 3 Linux for Cybersecurity
Day 1
- Linux Basics
- File System & Permissions
- Command Line Essentials
Day 2
- Process Management
- Networking Commands
- Introduction to Kali Linux (Lab Use)
Mini Lab:
Perform system enumeration in lab VM.
Module 4 Information Gathering & Reconnaissance
Day 1
- Passive Recon Techniques
- OSINT Basics
Day 2
- Domain & DNS Analysis
- Subdomain Discovery (Conceptual)
- Recon Framework
Mini Lab:
Recon on intentionally vulnerable lab machines.
Module 5 Vulnerability Assessment
Day 1
- What is Vulnerability?
- Common Vulnerability Types
- CVE & CVSS Basics
Day 2
- Vulnerability Scanning Concepts
- Reading Scan Reports
- Risk Assessment & Reporting
Mini Lab:
Analyze vulnerability reports & prioritize risks.
Module 6 Web Application Security
Day 1
- How Web Apps Work
- OWASP Top 10 Overview
- SQL Injection (Conceptual + Lab Demo)
Day 2
- XSS (Conceptual + Lab Demo)
- Authentication Weaknesses
- Secure Coding Basics
Mini Lab:
Test vulnerable demo web app in lab.
Module 7 Authentication & Password Security
Day 1
- Password Attacks (Conceptual)
- Hashing & Encryption Basics
Day 2
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Password Policies
- Defensive Strategies
Mini Lab:
Analyze password strength & hashing behavior in the lab.
Module 8 Network Security & Firewalls
Day 1
- Firewalls & IDS/IPS
- Network Segmentation
- VPN Basics
Day 2
- Secure Network Architecture
- Monitoring Network Traffic
- Defense-in-Depth Strategy
Mini Lab:
Design secure network diagram.
Module 9 Social Engineering & Human Layer Security
Day 1
- Psychology of Social Engineering
- Phishing (Awareness-Based)
Day 2
- Security Awareness Programs
- Insider Threats
- Incident Response Basics
Mini Project:
Create a Security Awareness Campaign.
Module 10 Penetration Testing Methodology
Day 1
- Pentesting Phases
- Planning & Scope Definition
- Rules of Engagement
Day 2
- Reporting & Documentation
- Risk Rating
- Professional Pentesting Ethics
Mini Lab:
Simulated Pentest of Lab Machine.
Module 11 Cloud & Modern Security
Day 1
- Cloud Security Basics
- Misconfiguration Risks
Day 2
- API Security
- Secure Deployment Practices
- DevSecOps Overview
Mini Project:
Cloud Security Risk Assessment Case Study.
Module 12 Capstone Project Week
Full Week Practice
Students Build One Complete Autonomous System:
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- Completion Certificate
- Full lifetime access
- Access to the full 12-week curriculum
- All future updates and bonus content included
- Weekly live workshops
- Mentorship and Job Support
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Cognizance IIT Roorkee Certificate
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Mobile Access
AI Community
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Course PDF's and Resources
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Cybersecurity is no longer a niche technical domain—it is a critical discipline impacting governments, enterprises, and individuals alike.
Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Course
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3 Months
3-Hour Weekend Sessions
Stay ahead and accelerate your professional career.
Understand how real cyber attacks happen, how organizations defend themselves, and how to start a career in cybersecurity — ethically and legally.
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This Workshop Is a Perfect Fit If You're Ready to ...
- You're in an IT or tech-adjacent role and want a high-value specialisation without going back to college
- You want to learn how real attacks happen
- You want hands-on ethical hacking experience
- You want to enter the job market with security skills that most graduates don't have
- You want a credential backed by a name that hiring managers already respect
- You’re only looking for free, basic cybersecurity content
- You prefer theory-only learning without hands-on practice
- You’re not interested in practical tools or real-world scenarios
- You’re just curious, not serious about building real skills
- You want shortcuts instead of structured learning
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