IT 4510 - Ethical Hacking & Network Defense

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Information Technology

Description:

This course provides an in-depth, hands-on experience in effectively protect networks. Students will learn the tools and penetration testing methodologies used in ethical hacking. Additionally, cyber-ethics regarding piracy, intellectual property, and fair information practices will be discussed along with state, federal, and international laws governing information technology. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define ethical hacking. 2. Analyze threat vectors and proper defense mechanisms against them. 3. Examine emerging areas of cloud, development, and mobile hacking. 4. Develop defense skills against malware, DoS, backdoors and more. Course fee required. Prerequisites: CS 1410 (Grade C or higher); AND IT 3100 (Grade C or higher). SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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