CIS 284 Ethical Hacking

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Demonstrates the ethical use of various “white hat” cyber penetration testing tools and techniques consistent with Ethical Hacking training in an enclosed “sandbox” environment. Analyzes various computer hacking skills through protective measures and their effectiveness

Prerequisite: CIS 102A and CIS 179, each with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Utilize various information security tools given different target systems in different environments
Discuss how the tools interrelate with each other in an overall penetration testing process
Implement countermeasures for various types of attacks
Apply a common ethical hacking methodology to carry out a penetration test
Analyze how penetration testing and ethical hacking fit into a comprehensive enterprise information security program
Demonstrate ethical behavior appropriate to security-related technologies

Content Outline

Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Penetration testing professional certifications
Reconnaissance/Open-Source Intelligence Gathering
Scanning
Enumeration
Exploitation
Post-Exploitation