Module #1 Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Overview of penetration testing, types of penetration testing, and the importance of ethics in penetration testing
Module #2 Legal Framework for Penetration Testing Laws and regulations governing penetration testing, including computer fraud and abuse act, wiretap act, and electronic communications privacy act
Module #3 Ethical Principles for Penetration Testers Core ethical principles for penetration testers, including respect for privacy, non-disclosure, and responsible disclosure
Module #4 Getting Permission:Legal and Ethical Considerations Importance of getting proper permission, scope of engagement, and legal contracts for penetration testing
Module #5 Understanding Risk and Liability in Penetration Testing Understanding risk and liability in penetration testing, including legal consequences of unauthorized access
Module #6 Compliance and Regulations in Penetration Testing Compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR in penetration testing
Module #7 Ethical Hacking Methodologies and Standards Overview of ethical hacking methodologies and standards, including NIST 800-115 and OWASP testing guide
Module #8 Penetration Testing and the Law Enforcement Interaction with law enforcement during penetration testing, including reporting criminal activity and evidence handling
Module #9 Privacy and Data Protection in Penetration Testing Protecting sensitive data and privacy during penetration testing, including handling PII and PHI
Module #10 Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets in Penetration Testing Respecting intellectual property and trade secrets during penetration testing
Module #11 Ethical Considerations in Social Engineering Ethical considerations in social engineering, including avoiding harm to individuals and respecting human rights
Module #12 Incident Response and Reporting in Penetration Testing Responsibly reporting and responding to incidents during penetration testing, including incident response plans
Module #13 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Cloud Penetration Testing Unique legal and ethical considerations in cloud penetration testing, including data sovereignty and cloud provider contracts
Module #14 Legal and Ethical Considerations in IoT Penetration Testing Unique legal and ethical considerations in IoT penetration testing, including device security and safety
Module #15 Ethical Considerations in Penetration Testing for Critical Infrastructure Ethical considerations in penetration testing for critical infrastructure, including respecting national security and public safety
Module #16 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Third-Party Penetration Testing Legal and ethical considerations in third-party penetration testing, including contractual obligations and liability
Module #17 Ethical Hacking and Whistleblowing Ethical considerations in whistleblowing, including reporting illegal or unethical activities
Module #18 Staying Up-to-Date with Evolving Legal and Ethical Landscape Staying current with changing laws, regulations, and ethical standards in penetration testing
Module #19 Case Studies in Ethical and Legal Penetration Testing Real-world case studies in ethical and legal penetration testing, including lessons learned and best practices
Module #20 Creating an Ethical Penetration Testing Program Developing an ethical penetration testing program, including policies, procedures, and governance
Module #21 Ethical and Legal Considerations in Penetration Testing for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Unique ethical and legal considerations in penetration testing for small and medium-sized businesses
Module #22 International Legal and Ethical Considerations in Penetration Testing International legal and ethical considerations in penetration testing, including data protection regulations and cybercrime laws
Module #23 Ethical and Legal Considerations in Penetration Testing for High-Risk Environments Ethical and legal considerations in penetration testing for high-risk environments, including government and defense industries
Module #24 Ethical Hacking and Artificial Intelligence Ethical considerations in the use of artificial intelligence in penetration testing, including AI ethics and bias
Module #25 Ethical and Legal Considerations in Bug Bounty Programs Ethical and legal considerations in bug bounty programs, including disclosure policies and reward structures
Module #26 Creating an Ethical Hacking Culture Fostering an ethical hacking culture, including promoting ethical values and responsible behavior
Module #27 Ethical and Legal Considerations in Penetration Testing for IoT and OT Environments Unique ethical and legal considerations in penetration testing for IoT and OT environments, including safety and reliability
Module #28 Ethical Hacking and Emergency Response Ethical considerations in emergency response, including working with incident responders and emergency services
Module #29 Ethical and Legal Considerations in Penetration Testing for Cloud-Native Applications Unique ethical and legal considerations in penetration testing for cloud-native applications, including serverless architectures
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Ethical and Legal Aspects of Penetration Testing career
