IS 681 - Ethical Hacking

Credits: [3]

Description: This course will help students move into or advance in the cybersecurity field by developing skills in five areas of ethical hacking:

Reconnaissance: hackers gather information about a target system before conducting an attack
Scanning: hackers identify a way to gain access to the system
Gain Access: hackers access the system, applications, and network and escalate their privileges
Maintain Access: jackets continue to maintain access to the system
Cover your Tracks: hackers eliminate evidence of the system being hacked

The course includes hands-on activities in which students apply theoretical concepts in a simulated business environment. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to plan a cyber attack on an information system to identify potential system vulnerabilities.
Course ID: 103069
When Offered: Fall
Recommended: IS 672
Components: Lecture
Grading Method: A-F