Duration: 1h 29m | MP4 | Video: AVC, 1280x720 30 fps | Audio: AAC, 48 KHz, 2 Ch | Size: 268 MB
Skill Level: Intermediate | Genre: eLearning | Language: English

System hacking is the way hackers get access to individual computers on a network. Ethical hackers learn system hacking to detect, prevent, and counter these types of attacks. This course explains the main methods of system hacking-password cracking, privilege escalation, spyware installation, and keylogging-and the countermeasures IT security professionals can take to fight these attacks. Security expert Lisa Bock also covers steganography, spyware on a cell phone, and tactics for hiding files and tools.

These tutorials, along with the other courses featured in the Ethical Hacking series, will prepare students to pass the Certified Ethical Hacker exam and start a career in this in-demand field. Find out more about the exam at

Topics include:

Acquiring passwords
Generating rainbow tables
Understanding where passwords are stored
Defending against privilege escalation
Understanding spyware
Protecting against keylogging
Detecting steganography
How hackers cover their tracks