I recently completed an Ethical Hacker certification, and I have to say — it was a really interesting experience. The course was quite long and detailed, but also very well-structured.We started from the basics of ethical hacking methodology and progressed through realistic scenarios, covering a broad range of security domains:
How to conduct information gathering and vulnerability scanning
How social engineering attacks work in practice
How to exploit both wired and wireless networks, application flaws, and even cloud, mobile, and IoT systems
How to perform and document post-exploitation actions
How to create preliminary documents and full pentest reports
It was not just about learning tools, but understanding which tools to use, when, and why, depending on the context.
What I Liked
What I appreciated the most was how practical the training felt. Each module included hands-on labs that helped me apply what I had learned. It felt like being part of a real penetration test team, documenting findings and choosing the right techniques for each stage.I especially enjoyed working on report writing, which taught me how to structure findings for different audiences — something extremely useful for both academic and professional contexts.
Why It Matters
This certification is a great addition to my profile, both for future internships and career opportunities. It proves I have a solid grasp of how real-world attacks work and how to defend against them. It also complements the technical courses I’m following at university, especially in risk management, system security, and offensive techniques.Ethical hacking is not just a skill — it’s a mindset. This course helped me develop that mindset in a very structured and enjoyable way.