Advanced Cybersecurity Topics

Think like a hacker. Defend like a pro.

Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques course, a senior cybersecurity APL engineer at the Applied Physics Laboratory, the second course in the three-part Introduction to Ethical Hacking certificate program—takes you deep into real-world offensive cybersecurity strategies, tactics, and techniques. Designed by cybersecurity experts from Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory, this course emphasizes hands-on learning, red team tactics, and project-based mastery. 

This course focuses on methods to attack and exploit data in motion, across the network, and their associated countermeasures.  From mobile devices, DNS attacks and scanning, reconnaissance to exploitation and persistence, you’ll move beyond theory—practicing the same techniques used by penetration testers and ethical hackers in the field. With a step-by-step, attack-driven curriculum, you’ll study and analyze case studies and real-world events that will equip you with offensive cyber tactics and techniques, as well as the knowledge of what observables are associated with these attacks.  Work through real scenarios using industry-standard principles, guided by instructors with decades of experience in national security and threat analysis.  

This course follows an industry-standard hacking methodology and builds critical skills across the entire hacking lifecycle—from reconnaissance to exploitation and post-access activities. Be prepared to tackle professional certifications, including CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CompTIA Security+, and OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)—making this course the ideal next step if you’re looking to enter or advance in the cybersecurity field.

Who Is This Course For?

• Cybersecurity Pros
• Network Administrators
• IT Support Specialists
• IT Support Specialists
• Data Analysts

Acquire Essential Skills in Ethical Hacking

• OS Security and Access Controls
• Buffer Overflow and Memory Exploitation Techniques
• Race Conditions and Vulnerability Management
• Rootkits and Kernel Module Security
• Advanced Post Exploitation Techniques and Impact Analysis

Built for Cybersecurity Practitioners

Monthly LIVE Seminars

Enhance your learning experience through monthly live seminars designed to deepen your expertise and allow you to engage directly with faculty experts at the forefront of their fields, gaining valuable insights, practical advice, and real-world perspectives.

Engaging Materials

Learn at your own pace with engaging and helpful learning materials such as video lectures, relevant readings, and case studies.

Dedicated Program Support

Johns Hopkins University faculty are readily accessible to address your questions directly through the course platform, ensuring personalized guidance and a seamless learning experience.

Hands-On Projects & Case Studies

Hands-on activities that help you demonstrate competence and enabling reskilling and upskilling.

No Risk: Satisfaction Guaranteed

Feel confident in your learning journey! If the course content is too advanced, not advanced enough, or simply doesn’t meet your expectations, we’ve got you covered with our money-back guarantee. Just contact our team within 7 days from purchase to receive a full refund—no questions asked.

Course Delivery and Support

The courses are delivered entirely online through the industry-leading Canvas Learning Management System. This system is supported by the same instructional design team behind Johns Hopkins’ renowned Engineering for Professionals program, which serves thousands of online graduate students each year. Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions to create your Hopkins Canvas account and access the videos, readings, files and quizzes.