Cyber Vulnerability Assessment

Catalog description

This course is an advanced, "hands-on" course in cybersecurity vulnerability discovery and analysis using penetration testing. Students will build on foundational, applied penetration techniques that include reconnaissance, resource development, initial access, exploit execution, persistence, defense evasion, lateral movement, collection, exfiltration, and command and control development. Students will advance beyond basic penetration testing exercises and further develop their penetration testing and analysis skills. Students will progress into specialized areas of penetration testing, such as those related to Financial Systems, Health Care Systems, and Communications Systems. This course is aligned with and will prepare students to sit for the Offensive Security Certified Professional certification. Prerequisite(s): C YBR 340 or permission of the instructor.