This Introduction to Ethical Hacking course provides a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, focusing on information gathering and reconnaissance techniques. Designed for beginners, this course explains how ethical hackers think, the importance of legal and ethical considerations, and how reconnaissance fits into the penetration testing lifecycle.

Students will learn the fundamentals of footprinting, passive and active reconnaissance, and how attackers collect publicly available information about individuals and organizations. The course covers OSINT concepts, domain research, DNS basics, website analysis, and digital footprint identification.

You will understand how reconnaissance helps security professionals identify vulnerabilities before exploitation begins. Real-world examples demonstrate how exposed data, misconfigured systems, and public information can become security risks.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to perform structured information gathering, understand attack surfaces, and build a foundation for advanced penetration testing topics. This course is ideal for beginners in cybersecurity, students preparing for ethical hacking certifications, and anyone interested in learning how digital reconnaissance works in modern security environments.