Network Exploits, Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing (ITOP 2415)
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
Length: 72.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
ITOP 2411 Advanced Network SystemsITOP 2204 Computing Security Architecture
* 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.