Introduction to Ethical Hacking.

BeginnersTeenagersAdultsCurious minds

Not all hackers are criminals. Some are paid to find vulnerabilities before others do. They're called ethical hackers.

Their mission: penetrate systems to better protect them. Test, search, document, alert. A discipline that combines technique, ingenuity, and moral responsibility.

This training introduces you to their world. Thinking like a security tester, understanding network basics, handling the tools of the trade, spotting vulnerabilities in a controlled environment. And above all, understanding that real power comes with real responsibilities.

Mindset first

Hacker or pirate? The difference is in intent. We discover the legal framework, the rules of the game, the importance of consent. Sometimes the line is blurry, but responsibility is always clear. Every action has consequences.

Understanding to undo

Every system built by humans can be deconstructed. We study how systems are built, how technologies diverted from their original use create vulnerabilities. Hacking is less about technique than observation, patience, decryption.

The network, the playground

IP addresses, ports, TCP/IP, DNS. Network basics to understand the terrain. We use a simulator to visualize data in transit. Between server and computer, we learn to spot the vulnerabilities each exchange can create.

The toolbox

Terminal, Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit. The tools that make things possible. We discover them, test them. And we learn a fundamental rule: whoever spies can also be spied on. Analyzing practices starts with yourself.

Hunting vulnerabilities

A hacker is first and foremost a documentalist. SQL injections, XSS, brute-force. We learn common vulnerabilities, search for them on fictional applications. Find the flaw, reveal it, write a simple script. Without causing any damage.

Alert and fix

Finding a flaw is good. Knowing how to communicate it is essential. We learn to write a clear report: description, impacts, proof of exploitation, recommendations. An ethical hacker's work doesn't stop at discovery.

Responsibility and next steps

We end with the essential: ethics. The responsibilities that come with this knowledge, the lines never to cross. And for those who want to go further, the schools and paths that train tomorrow's pros.

Where?

Geneva and Lausanne (multiple locations)

When?

Wednesday afternoons or Saturday mornings (depending on location)

Duration?

Two trimesters, 24 hours (8 × 3 hours)

Price?

CHF 840.- (35.- / session)

For whom?

Beginners, teenagers, adults, curious minds

Available spots?

Yes, on request

Prerequisites?

  • Proficiency in English or French.
  • No academic prerequisites.
  • A personal computer with administrator access.
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