This course introduces students to the art of ethical hacking and security testing. The course covers the legality of ethical hacking, TCP/IP, malicious software, security attacks, enumeration, programming concepts, vulnerabilities of operating systems, cryptography basics and network protection systems. Students will learn up-to-date techniques in protecting and defending their networks for internal and external intruders. Students will work in groups to find vulnerabilities in the network and try to exploit that vulnerability using various hacking tools.
Course code: ITOP 2415
Credits: 4.5
Tuition: $0*
Length: 72.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
ITOP 2411 Advanced Network Systems
ITOP 2204 Computing Security Architecture
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Additional Information
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Overview of TCP/IP, IP Addressing, numbering system
- Malicious software and malware/intruder attacks
- Addressing physical security
- Using web tools for footprinting
- Conducting competitive intelligence
- Using DNS zone transfers
- Social engineering
- Port scanning and tools, and ping sweeps
- Understanding scripting
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- Enumeration - Windows and Unix-like OS
- Programming concepts
- Vulnerabilities (OS/web-applications) and tools for identification
- Hardening an OS
- Tools for web attackers and security testers
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- Wireless technologies, authentication, war driving and wireless hacking
- Cryptography basics, algorithms, PKI, and attacks
- Routers, firewalls, IDS, IPS, and honeypots
- Security devices
- Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server
- Password and hashcat cracking
- Vulnerability testing
- Password recovery
- Social-Engineer Toolkit
- Penetration testing, remediation, and reporting
- Metasploit framework
- Attacker techniques and methodologies
Prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)
Please see Program Content Guide.
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.