CSEC 281B - Ethical Hacking

Credits: 3

Description
Introduces students to concepts of penetration testing to validate security measures and identify vulnerabilities. Topics include IT security awareness, data confidentiality, data integrity, legislated privacy policies, and individual and institutional liability. Explores methods used by intruders to gain access to computer resources and methods to prevent/reduce vulnerabilities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Explain basic IT security concepts and models.
Formulate a basic security policy.
Demonstrate basic penetration attacks.
Assess risks and countermeasures.
Explain legal and ethical concerns as they apply to penetration testing.

Prerequisite: CIT 112B and CIT 211 with a grade of C or better; or Instructor approval
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade