How Uncodemy Trains Students for Ethical Hacker Roles

Phase 1 — Syllabus (Weeks 1-4):
Week 1 — Linux & OS Fundamentals
  • File system, permissions, users
  • Processes, services, package managers
  • Bash scripting basics
Week 2 — Networking & Protocols
  • TCP/IP, OSI model, DNS, HTTP
  • Wireshark packet capture
  • Firewalls and proxies
Week 3 — Cryptography & PKI
  • Symmetric & asymmetric encryption
  • Hashing algorithms, digital signatures
  • SSL/TLS and certificate chains
Week 4 — Reconnaissance & OSINT
  • Passive vs active reconnaissance
  • Nmap, whois, dig, DNS enumeration
  • OSINT tools and techniques

Phase 1 — Hands-on Labs:
Lab 1: Install Kali Linux in a virtual machine
Lab 2: Configure users, permissions and SSH keys
Lab 3: Capture and analyse network traffic with Wireshark
Lab 4: Crack a weak hash and explain why it was weak
Lab 5: Run Nmap scans against a lab target
Lab 6: Build a full OSINT profile on a practice target

Deliverable:
□ A working Kali Linux VM
□ A packet analysis write-up
□ A reconnaissance report with findings

Phase 2 — Syllabus (Weeks 5-8):
Week 5 — Web Application Attacks
  • OWASP Top 10 overview
  • SQL injection, XSS, CSRF
  • Burp Suite and manual testing
Week 6 — Network & System Exploitation
  • Metasploit framework
  • Password attacks and hash cracking
  • Privilege escalation on Linux & Windows
Week 7 — Wireless & Social Engineering
  • WPA2/WPA3 cracking basics
  • Phishing simulations with SET
  • Social engineering defence
Week 8 — Reporting & Documentation
  • Structuring a pentest report
  • Risk ratings and CVSS
  • Remediation advice for clients

Phase 2 — Hands-on Labs:
Lab 1: Exploit a deliberately vulnerable web app (DVWA)
Lab 2: Use Burp Suite to intercept and modify requests
Lab 3: Perform a SQL injection attack in a lab
Lab 4: Use Metasploit to compromise a lab machine
Lab 5: Crack WPA2 in a controlled wireless lab
Lab 6: Write a full pentest report with risk ratings

Deliverable:
□ A working vulnerability exploitation write-up
□ A social engineering awareness report
□ A professional pentest report ready for a client

Phase 3 — Syllabus (Weeks 9-12):
Week 9 — Advanced Exploitation
  • Buffer overflows and memory exploits
  • AV evasion techniques
  • Custom payload development
Week 10 — Cloud & Container Security
  • AWS IAM, S3 and VPC security
  • Docker and Kubernetes misconfigurations
  • Cloud penetration testing methodology
Week 11 — CTF Challenges & Live Labs
  • HackTheBox and TryHackMe walkthroughs
  • Real-world lab scenarios
  • Time-boxed capture-the-flag challenges
Week 12 — Capstone & Certification Prep
  • End-to-end penetration test
  • CEH-style exam practice
  • Resume and interview preparation

Phase 3 — Hands-on Labs:
Lab 1: Exploit a buffer overflow in a lab binary
Lab 2: Evade AV in a controlled environment
Lab 3: Audit an AWS account for misconfigurations
Lab 4: Attack a deliberately vulnerable Kubernetes cluster
Lab 5: Solve 10 HackTheBox / TryHackMe rooms
Lab 6: Run a full capstone penetration test on a client-like target

Deliverable:
□ A documented advanced exploit write-up
□ A cloud security audit report
□ A capstone pentest report ready for interviews

Daily Tracker:
Date: _________
☐ Attended class / watched recording
☐ Completed today's lab
☐ Practised on the lab VM
☐ Documented notes
☐ Pushed evidence to GitHub
☐ Reviewed yesterday's topics
☐ Planned tomorrow

Today's Key Learnings:
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Tomorrow's Priorities:
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Weekly Tracker:
Week: _____ (Phase 1 / 2 / 3)

Goals for this week:
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Daily Progress:
Mon: ☐☐☐
Tue: ☐☐☐
Wed: ☐☐☐
Thu: ☐☐☐
Fri: ☐☐☐
Sat: ☐☐☐
Sun: ☐☐☐

Weekly Wins:
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Challenges & Solutions:
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Next Week's Goals:
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Monthly Tracker:
Phase: _____ (1 / 2 / 3)

Phase Goal:
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Week 1 Progress: ☐☐☐
Week 2 Progress: ☐☐☐
Week 3 Progress: ☐☐☐
Week 4 Progress: ☐☐☐

Phase Wins:
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Tools Mastered:
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Labs Completed:
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CTF Challenges Solved: _____
Mock Exams Passed: _____
Certification Readiness: _____%

Next Phase's Goal:
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