Day 1:

Session 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Role of ethical hacking in software security.
• Overview of hacking methodologies.
• Key concepts of the CEH certification.

Session 2: Reconnaissance and Footprinting

• Gathering information about targets.
• Tools and techniques for reconnaissance.
• Hands-on lab: Using tools like Nmap and Wireshark for reconnaissance.

Session 3: Vulnerability Assessment

• Understanding vulnerability scanners and their applications.
• Common vulnerabilities in software applications.
• Hands-on lab: Scanning for vulnerabilities in a sample application.

Day 2:

Session 1: Exploiting Injection Flaws

• Understanding SQL injection, command injection, and other attacks.
• Mitigation strategies through secure coding.
• Hands-on lab: Identifying and fixing injection vulnerabilities.

Session 2: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

• Understanding the impact of XSS and CSRF on software applications.
• Techniques for preventing these attacks.
• Hands-on lab: Testing for and mitigating XSS and CSRF.

Session 3: Secure Session Management

• Securing authentication and session mechanisms.
• Preventing session hijacking and fixation.
• Hands-on lab: Securing session management in a sample application.

Day 3:

Session 1: Exploiting Application Logic Flaws

• Understanding how attackers exploit logical vulnerabilities.
• Best practices for detecting and mitigating logic flaws.
• Hands-on lab: Identifying and addressing application logic vulnerabilities.

Session 2: Using Hacking Tools for Penetration Testing

• Overview of tools like Metasploit and Burp Suite.
• Conducting penetration tests on software applications.
• Hands-on lab: Performing a penetration test on a sample application.

Session 3: Reporting and Mitigation Strategies

• Documenting vulnerabilities and proposed solutions.
• Developing secure coding practices based on findings.
• Group exercise: Creating a vulnerability report for a sample application.

Day 4:

Session 1: Advanced Exploitation Techniques

• Privilege escalation and post-exploitation strategies.
• Exploiting insecure APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on lab: Advanced exploitation scenarios.

Session 2: Preparing for the CEH Exam

• Exam structure and key focus areas.
• Practice questions and exam tips.
• Hands-on lab: Mock exam with real-world scenarios.

Session 3: Capstone Project

• Applying learned techniques to a real-world application.
• Group presentations and feedback.
• Closing discussions on integrating ethical hacking into development workflows.