Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to cybersecurity operations which includes understanding of the cyberspace in the enterprise. Ethical hacking and penetration testing are at the center of cybersecurity operations. What are the common vulnerabilities and threats to web applications whether front the front-end (browser side) or the back-end (Server-side). All aspects of penetration testing and how to use it in order examine the security of online operation. The importance of data security and the different attacks on databases. Also, the course will illustrate the use of Identity and access management to enforce security and governance. This is a hands-on class, as it will use secure VPN to teach the students about the different topics in a lab environment. In addition, students will the arsenal of offensive security tools comes with Kali Linux to apply and examine the topics taught in class.