Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Intern
Learn to hack ethically, uncover vulnerabilities, and secure systems — become the cybersecurity professional organizations rely on to keep their networks safe.
- Learn Real Ethical Hacking Techniques
- Hands-On Penetration Testing Projects
- Mentorship from Cybersecurity Experts
- Placement-Focused Cybersecurity Program
About Program
The Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Intern Program is designed for final-year VTU students who want to build real-world skills in offensive cybersecurity. The internship begins with networking, Linux, and security foundations, then progresses into reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, web application hacking, wireless attacks, and post-exploitation techniques. Students learn how attackers think, how systems break, and how to secure them effectively. They work in controlled lab environments using industry-grade tools, conduct penetration tests, and prepare professional security reports. With expert mentorship, hands-on exercises, and project-driven learning, students graduate with 2–3 portfolio-ready pentesting projects, preparing them for cyber and infosec careers.
Key Features
Program Content
Module 1 – Networking, Linux & Cybersecurity Basics
Topics Covered:
- OSI & TCP/IP models
- IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP
- HTTP, HTTPS & web fundamentals
- Linux essential commands
- File system navigation
- Permissions & user management
- SSH, FTP, SFTP & remote access
- Introduction to cybersecurity principles
Module 2 - Information Gathering & Reconnaissance
Topics Covered:
- Passive vs active recon
- Whois, Dig, NSLookup
- Banner grabbing & fingerprinting
- Google hacking/Dorking
- Understanding Shodan
- Social engineering basics
- Email harvesters & metadata extraction
- Identifying attack surfaces
Module 3 - Vulnerability Assessment Tools & Techniques
Topics Covered:
- Nmap scanning in depth
- Port scanning, service enumeration
- Vulnerability scanners (Nessus/OpenVAS basics)
- CVE, CVSS & exploit databases
- Interpreting scan results
- OS & application fingerprinting
- Manual vs automated assessment
- Creating scan reports
Module 4 - Python Basics for Security Automation
Topics Covered:
- Python fundamentals
- Working with OS commands
- Automating recon tasks
- Parsing scan results
- API requests for security data
- Building simple automation scripts
- Error handling & logging
- Using Python in hacking workflows
Module 1 - Exploitation & Post-Exploitation Techniques
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Metasploit
- Exploit selection & payload creation
- Reverse shells & bind shells
- Privilege escalation concepts
- Exploiting outdated software
- Enumeration after exploitation
- Lateral movement basics
- Clearing logs & maintaining access
Module 2 - Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10)
Topics Covered:
- SQL Injection (manual & automated)
- XSS (Reflected, Stored, DOM)
- CSRF exploitation
- Broken authentication
- Insecure file uploads
- Directory traversal
- Burp Suite deep dive
- Web application recon workflows
Module 3 - Wireless & Network Pentesting
Topics Covered:
- Wireless encryption standards
- WPA/WPA2 attacks
- Capturing handshakes
- Cracking WiFi passwords
- ARP spoofing & MITM attacks
- Packet analysis using Wireshark
- Network poisoning attacks
- Rogue AP creation
Module 4 - Malware Basics & Payload Engineering
Topics Covered:
- Malware types & attack patterns
- Intro to reverse engineering
- Creating custom payloads (safe mode)
- Evasion techniques (basic)
- Antivirus bypass concepts
- Obfuscation & encoding
- Safe malware lab setup
- Analyzing malicious behavior
Module 5 - Reporting, Remediation & Security Recommendations
Topics Covered:
- Writing professional pentesting reports
- Creating evidence-based findings
- Severity scoring (CVSS basics)
- Mapping exploits to MITRE ATT&CK
- Providing remediation suggestions
- Documentation best practices
- Client communication & presentation
Module 1 - Product Thinking for Security Tools
Topics Covered:
- Understanding real-world security problems
- Designing security dashboards
- Mapping user workflows
- Using Figma for UI mockups
- Building tool concepts
- Documentation & flowcharts
- Data visualization for security
Module 2 - Startup & Industry Use Cases in Pentesting
Topics Covered:
- Real-world penetration testing cycles
- Pentesting for SaaS, banking & enterprise
- Red teaming basics
- SaaS-based ethical hacking tools
- AI-assisted pentesting opportunities
- Creating cybersecurity product pitches
Module 3 - Professional Growth & Cyber Career Essentials
Topics Covered:
- Cybersecurity resume writing
- LinkedIn profile for cybersecurity
- GitHub project management
- Interview skills (technical + HR)
- Communication for clients & SOC teams
- Presentation skills for demonstrations
- Email & documentation etiquette
Mini Projects
- Reconnaissance toolkit using Python
- Nmap advanced scanner automation
- Wordlist/password generator
- Basic vulnerability assessment report
Concepts Covered:
- Recon
- Automation
- Scanning
- Linux
- OSINT
Intermediate Projects
- Web application pentest on a vulnerable app
- WiFi attack simulation in controlled lab
- SQL injection exploitation workflow
- XSS attack + defense demonstration
Concepts Covered:
- Burp Suite
- OWASP
- Exploitation
- Reporting
Capstone Projects
- Full penetration test on a simulated enterprise environment
- Automated vulnerability scanning & reporting tool
- Web application security testing suite
- Red team simulation with multi-step attack chain
Concepts Covered:
- End-to-end pentesting
- Exploitation
- Remediation
- Documentation
- Presentation
Tools & Softwares
Why Choose This Internship
Salary Scale
Job Roles
- Ethical Hacking Intern
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- SOC Analyst (L1)
- Network Security Analyst
- Red Team Associate
- Penetration Testing Analyst (Junior)
- Vulnerability Assessment Engineer
- Security Operations Technician
- Application Security Tester
- Security Research Intern
FAQ's
Yes. You'll receive VTU-compliant certificates and documentation.
No. The program starts from fundamentals and scales gradually.
Recon toolkits, vulnerability scanners, web pentest reports, and a full-scale ethical hacking capstone project
Yes — resume, LinkedIn, GitHub, mock interviews & job guidance.
Offered in both offline and hybrid formats.
Yes, you will receive a verified completion certificate from Rooman Technologies upon meeting all requirements.
Final-year students from CSE, ISE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, etc.
Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Python-based automation.
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