Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity
Protect yourself, gain the hottest new job skills, and learn the tricks the bad guys use - with Kali Linux & Metasploit!
Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Ethical Hacking. It is structured in 14 modules with 5 stated learning outcomes, over 11 hours. It costs ₹619, certificate included. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 2.9K ratings on Udemy, with 16.9K enrolled.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Duration | 11 hours |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Instructor | Bryson Payne |
| Rating | 4.7★ (2.9K reviews) |
| Learners | 16.9K |
| Price | ₹619 ₹4,129 |
About this course
Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity is an 11-hour beginner course on Udemy priced at ₹619. It teaches practical skills for defending against common attacks using Kali Linux and Metasploit.
The syllabus covers hands-on modules such as "Create Your Own Virtual Hacking Lab!" and "Social Engineering: Capturing Usernames and Passwords via Phishing." Learners practice terminal commands on both Linux and Windows, set up virtual networks, and examine real scenarios like car hacking in Kali Linux and attacking Windows 10 through command-and-control phases. The course also addresses web application security, mobile hacking on Android, and password attacks including cracking and hijacking.
By the end, a learner can secure a computer network, detect phishing attempts, and harden system defenses. The course does not cover advanced penetration testing methodologies or professional certifications; those seeking deeper technical depth may prefer the alternative "Learn Ethical Hacking From Scratch" (₹669, 15 hours) which has 100K+ ratings and broader coverage of Linux and Windows security.
Free options include the shorter "The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course" (₹579, 4.5 hours) for network security fundamentals and "Operating Systems from scratch - Part 1" (₹469, 8.5 hours) for foundational operating-system concepts.
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What this course covers
14 modulesThe 14-part outline Udemy publishes for this course, across 11 hours.
Module 1 · Real-World Ethical Hacking 1: Hacking Windows!
Module 2 · Create Your Own Virtual Hacking Lab!
Module 3 · Important Linux and Windows Terminal Commands
Module 4 · Create a Virtual Network for Ethical Hacking!
Module 5 · Social Engineering: Capturing Usernames and Passwords via Phishing
Module 6 · Recon: Information Gathering, Scanning and Enumeration
Module 7 · Remote Hacking Win10: Attack Phase
Module 8 · Hacking Win10: Command & Control Phase
Module 9 · BONUS Section: Car Hacking in Kali Linux!
Module 10 · Flashback: Hacking Windows 7 with Metasploit!
Module 11 · Password Problems - Everybody's Got 'Em: Hacking, Cracking, Snacking & Hijacking
Module 12 · Web Hacking - Testing and Securing Web Applications
Module 13 · Mobile Hacking on Android
Module 14 · Special Extra Videos: National Cyber Warrior Academy, Interviews and More
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 2.9K learners on Udemy (checked 5 Oct 2026).
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity This |
 Udemy
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4.7★ | ₹619 | 11 hours | Most popular — 16.9K learners | |
| TryHackme | Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security Skill Enhancer |
Udemy
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4.8★ | ₹449 | 4.5 hours | Highest rated (4.8★ from 23 reviews) | View ↗ |
| EC-Council: Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) |
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4.7★ | Free | 1 week | Free — and still gives a certificate | Start free ↗ |
| Ethical Hacking - Pearson Cert Prep |
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4.7★ | Check price | 1 month | For learners past the basics · 1 month | View ↗ |
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Common questions
How much does Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity cost?
It is listed at ₹619 on Udemy, last checked 5 October 2026. Course prices change and providers run discounts, so treat this as the list price and confirm on the provider page.
Does Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity take?
Udemy lists it at 11 hours. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity cover?
It is organised into 14 modules, starting with Real-World Ethical Hacking 1: Hacking Windows! and going on to Create Your Own Virtual Hacking Lab!, Important Linux and Windows Terminal Commands, Create a Virtual Network for Ethical Hacking!, Social Engineering: Capturing Usernames and Passwords via Phishing, among others. The full outline is on this page.
Who teaches Real-World Ethical Hacking: Hands-on Cybersecurity?
Bryson Payne, as listed by Udemy.