Free Online Ethical Hacking Course with Certificates
Hacking Countermeasures 2026 aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of hacking resistance. Students will learn how to test computing systems for vulnerabilities, how attackers find weaknesses in a computing environment, and an introduction in how to combat these intrusions and attempts. The course will be scheduled into 4 modules with final assessment.
Module 1: Introduction to Hacking Countermeasures
- Introduction to Hacking Countermeasures
- Security fundamentals
- Footprinting and Reconnaissance
Webinar: Thursday 5th March 2026 7:00pm AEST (Sydney time)
Module 2: How hackers access your systems
- Scanning and enumeration
- Gaining access to systems
Webinar: Thursday 12th March 2026 7:00pm AEDT (Sydney time)
Module 3: Attack and Defence
- Malicious software
- Network attack and defence
Webinar: Thursday 19th March 2026 7:00pm AEDT (Sydney time)
Module 4: Securing Your Network
- Running a secure operation
- Security testing
Webinar: Thursday 26th March 2026 7:00pm AEDT (Sydney time)
Assessment
- Exam pass mark: 50%
- Time limit: 1 hour
- Attempts allowed: One
- Format: 40 multiple choice questions
Hacking Countermeasures 2026 will bring your anti-hacking knowledge up to date and is a great intro subject, a starter for your post graduate journey, or a refresher for those of you who may have taken our previous short course in this area some years ago. Hacking Countermeasures will also refer to the EC Council CEH certification and will give you some initial preparation towards this. For more information, please visit: Hacking Countermeasures 2026 | IT Masters
