CNCY 251 - Ethical Hacking and Network Defense

3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to ethical hacking/ penetration testing, which is the process of evaluating the security of a computer system by simulating an attack carried by a malicious hacker. Students are introduced to many topics, strategies, techniques and tools used in ethical hacking and gain the necessary skills and knowledge needed to verify the security of networks and systems based on common vulnerabilities which can be exploited by unauthorized users. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in CITS 131 and CNCY 151. Course/Lab Fee $40