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Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

Learn how attacks work and how to stop them, in an isolated lab with real tools used by security teams.

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Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking
Next batch26 Oct 2026 · Batch 59 of 20 seats left
LevelIntermediate
Duration14 weeks
Total hours112 hours
LanguageBangla & English
CertificateVerifiable + QR

About this course

Banks and government bodies in Bangladesh are expanding their security teams after a series of high-profile incidents. You practise attacks and defences in our isolated lab, learn to write incident reports, and prepare for CompTIA Security+.

What you'll be able to do

Scan and map networks safely
Find and exploit common web vulnerabilities
Harden Windows and Linux systems
Monitor logs and spot intrusions
Respond to and document incidents
Prepare for CompTIA Security+

Who it's for

IT officersWho manage networks at banks or offices
DevelopersWho want to write secure code
GraduatesAiming for SOC analyst roles
Before you start: Networking basics and comfort with the Linux command line.

Curriculum

6 modules · 112 hours · about a third of every module is hands-on lab work

M01Security foundations14 hours

CIA triad, threat models, law and ethics in Bangladesh.

M02Networks & reconnaissance18 hours

Nmap, Wireshark, enumeration.

M03Web application security22 hours

OWASP Top 10 with Burp Suite.

M04System hardening18 hours

Windows, Linux, Active Directory.

M05Blue team & SOC22 hours

SIEM, log analysis, incident response.

M06Capstone18 hours

Red vs blue exercise and report.

Capstone project

Learners working together on laptops
Final 3 weeks

Run a red team vs blue team exercise

Attack a mock bank network, then switch sides to detect, contain and report the intrusion.

Reviewed by: a panel from partner companies

Tools you'll use

Kali LinuxNmapWiresharkBurp SuiteMetasploitWazuh SIEMSplunkOWASP ZAP

Upcoming batches

Pick the time that fits your job or classes. Every session is recorded.

BatchStartsDays & timeSeats
Batch 526 Oct 2026Sun · Tue · Thu, 7–9 pm9 of 20 left
Batch 607 Dec 2026Fri · Sat, 10 am–1 pm17 of 20 left

Where you'll learn

Your trainer

AH
Arif Hossain

Security Analyst · CEH, OSCP

Runs incident response for a private commercial bank.

Where this course leads

Roles our graduates from this course typically move into.

SOC Analyst
Security Engineer (junior)
Penetration Tester
IT Auditor

Learner reviews

4.9
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205 verified reviews
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Practical from week one. The mentor reviewed every pull request, which is exactly how my first job works.

Sadia Islam · Mirpur, Dhaka
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Weekend classes were tough alongside my job, but the recordings saved me. Capstone review was the highlight.

Mehedi Hasan · Chattogram

Questions about this course

How are classes run?

Classes run two or three times a week with a trainer, plus lab time. Every session is recorded, so you can catch up if you miss one.

What laptop do I need?

Any laptop with 8 GB RAM and Windows 10/11, macOS or Linux. Lab computers are also available.

What happens if I miss the capstone deadline?

You can move to the next batch's capstone once, at no extra cost.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Learners who complete the course and capstone receive a certificate with a unique ID and QR code that employers can verify.

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14 weeks · 112 hours
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