Ethical Hacking

Catalog description

This course empowers students to identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and applications using ethical hacking techniques. Through hands-on labs, students will plan and execute ethical hacking processes to assess vulnerabilities and threats, analyze malware, and gain practical experience in defensive technologies. They will evaluate security controls and provide recommendations for enhancement, all the while understanding the ethical and legal aspects of hacking. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: C- or better in CYB 2840 (formerly 3840) and COMPUTER 3080 Typically Offered: Spring