The Certificate in Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is a professional cyber security programme designed to provide students with practical knowledge and technical skills required to identify, analyse, and mitigate security vulnerabilities within computer systems and networks.This course introduces the concepts, tools, and methodologies used by ethical hackers and security professionals to evaluate organisational security. Students learn about reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, network scanning, system exploitation, web server security, wireless security, cryptography, malware analysis concepts, and penetration testing techniques.
Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities, learners develop the ability to understand cyber attacks from an ethical perspective and apply appropriate security measures to protect digital assets. The programme also covers essential defensive technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, and security monitoring techniques.
Successful completion of this course provides students with a strong foundation for cyber security careers and prepares them for advanced certifications, professional training programmes, and academic pathways in information security
Module 01: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Module 02: Footprinting
Module 03: Google Hacking
Module 04: Scanning
Module 05: Windows Hacking
Module 06: Linux Hacking
Module 07: Trojans and Backdoors
Module 08: Viruses and Worms
Module 09: Proxy Servers and Packet Filtering
Module 10: Denial of Service (DoS)
Module 11: Sniffing Networks
Module 12: Social Networking Security
Module 13: Physical Security
Module 14: Cryptography
Module 15: Wireless Hacking
Module 16: Firewalls and Honeypots
Module 17: Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Module 18: Vulnerability Assessment
Module 19: Session Hijacking
Module 20: Hacking Web Servers
Module 21: Steganography
Module 22: Basics of Penetration Testing
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:
⚪Understand ethical hacking principles, cyber threats, and security assessment methodologies.
⚪Analyse common vulnerabilities affecting networks, operating systems, and applications.
⚪Perform security information gathering and vulnerability assessment activities.
⚪Apply ethical hacking techniques to evaluate security weaknesses.
⚪Configure and evaluate security controls including firewalls, IDS, and IPS solutions.
⚪Identify malware-related risks and recommend appropriate security measures.
⚪Assess wireless and network security risks within IT environments.
⚪Implement basic penetration testing methodologies and reporting practices.
⚪Evaluate cryptographic techniques used for protecting digital information.
⚪Develop practical cyber security skills required for entry-level security roles.
Eligibility & entry requirements
◻. Alter O/L & After A/L students can join
◻. Basic computer literacy and understanding of networking concepts.
◻. Interest in cyber security and information protection.
◻. Basic knowledge of operating systems is beneficial.
◻. Networking knowledge such as CCNA fundamentals is recommended but not mandatory.
View the official Qualifi specification ↗
📈 Career outcomes
“Ethical hacking skills helped me build my future in cyber security”
— Certified Ethical Hacker, graduate
🚀 Your career pathway
Where the Cyber Security route can take you — from here to a degree and a career.
Possible career roles
🌍 Opportunities in: Sri Lanka · UK · Middle East
