CISS 301 - Ethical Hacking

Institution:

American River College

Subject:

Description:

Advisory: CISC 320, 323, 350 or 351. Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB This course introduces basic security concepts, principles and "best practices" and explores ways in which security for a stand-alone PC and a network-connected PC can be compromised. It provides ways in which the security of a PC can be checked and evaluated. Principles of ethical hacking are discussed. Internal and external security threats are discussed, including viruses, worms, trojans, scripts and other malicious e-mail content. Network vulnerabilities, common exploits and basic countermeasures are discussed.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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