CSC 568 - Ethical Hacking & Pen. Testing

Institution:

Southern Connecticut State University

Subject:

Computer Science

Description:

Prerequisite: CSC 555 & CSC 565. Principles of network & system penetration, using the same methods as hackers, are explored with the purpose of finding and fixing security vulnerabilities and ensuring the security of information assets. Legal and ethical issues associated with penetration testing are emphasized. The lab-intensive exercises are used to gain practical experiences in areas such as scanning and enumeration, access and exploitation, escalating privileges, malware, buffer overflows, and other relevant topics. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.southernct.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 392-5200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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