CYS 4590 - ETHICAL HACKING

credits: 3.0
To stop a hacker, you need to be able to think like a hacker. In this course, you will learn hands-on techniques for attacking and penetrating networks and systems. You’ll learn the tools to launch these offensive tactics, and then complete a hands-on project where you will be asked to ethically hack a real system. Objectives: A) Design and execute penetration tests and vulnerability assessments to simulate attacks and identify weaknesses; B) Analyze the results from ethical hacking tools to prioritize vulnerabilities based on their severity and potential impact on network and system security; C) Conduct ethical hacking activities with a focus on legality and morality, adhering strictly to an approved code of conduct and ethical hacking guidelines; D) Communicate the findings from ethical hacking endeavors clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders to promote an understanding of cybersecurity risks and defenses. Method of Instruction: On-line. Method of Evaluation: Onboarding Assignments 50 5%; Weekly Assignment 120 (12 x 10) 12%; Participation 150 (10 x 15) 15%; Quizzes 120 (6 x 20) 12%; Labs 250 (5 x 50) 25%; Final Project (Part 1: Proposal, Part 2: Draft, Part 3: Final, Presentation) 310 (50, 70, 110, 80) 31%.

Prerequisite(s): CYS 3010 NETWORK AND SYSTEM SECURITY.