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Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI
Ready to put your ethical hacking skills to the test and power your cybersecurity career forward?
This hands-on course is ideal for aspiring cybersecurity analysts, ethical hackers, and IT professionals who want to be able to demonstrate their real-world skills in offensive and defensive security to employers.
During this course, you’ll start on the Red Team, using industry-standard tools such as Kali Linux, Nmap, and Metasploit to conduct reconnaissance, exploitation, privilege escalation, and persistence. Then, you’ll shift to the Blue Team, where you’ll practice log analysis, detect Indicators of Compromise, and respond to attacks using OpenVAS and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
You’ll also explore the growing role of generative AI in cybersecurity, applying AI-assisted reconnaissance, exploit generation, and anomaly detection to strengthen your strategies.
Each lab will challenge you to prove your mastery, culminating in a professional-grade incident response report.
If you’re keen to showcase your ethical hacking prowess and cybersecurity skills through a portfolio-worthy capstone, enroll today!
Duration
7 Months
Institution
IBM
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
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Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into IBM .
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$342
Total Est. Investment
$342
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI program at IBM are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.