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Cyprus International University
TR

ETHICAL HACKING

Course
ITSE466 - ETHICAL HACKING
Department
Information Technology Security - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
Turkish
Credit
4
ECTS
0
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 2
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
Keywords

Course Description

This course provide student with an advanced knowledge on the various hacking skills and on the ethical use of various "white hat" cyber penetration testing tools and techniques. In this course, students are taught how to apply ethical theories to a cyber-related issue and how to use network tools and techniques in an enclosed "sandbox" environment to how to critically analyze various recon techniques and their effectiveness. Upon the completion of the course, students will be able to differentiate various ethical hacking issues such as hacking, cybercrime, hacktivism and cyber terrorism. Students will also be able to understand the various techniques for launching server attacks, web-based attack, Wireless Access Point attacks, phishing attack and the various measures to prevent and mitigate these attacks.

ETHICAL HACKING

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Course Introduction
Week 2 Pentest Methodologies
Week 3 Information Gathering Part I
Week 4 Passive Information Gathering Tools
Week 5 Information Gathering Part II
Week 6 Active Information Gathering Tools
Week 7 Revision
Week 8 Midterm(s)
Week 9 Vulnerability Assessment
Week 10 Tools Available on Kali For Vulnerability Assessment and Pentesting
Week 11 Pentest Report Guidance
Week 12 Risk Assessment
Week 13 Post-Exploitation
Week 14 Revision
Week 15 Final Exams

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Vijay Kumar Velu, (2022). Mastering Kali Linux for Advanced Penetration Testing, Fourth Edition.
  2. 02 Dr. Allen Harper, Ryan Linn, Stephen Sims, Michael Baucom, Daniel Fernandez, Huascar Tejeda, Moses Frost, (2022). Gray Hat Hacking The Ethical Hacker’s Handbook, Sixth Edition.
  3. 03 Dale Meredith, (2022). Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v11 312-50 Exam Guide.
  4. 04 Course notes

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Be able to understand and apply security protocol and tools to security challenges faced in organizations
  2. P02 Be able to design security software to combat security issues
  3. P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop security solutions for computer orientated challenges.
  4. P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer security projects
  5. P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology security
  6. P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired security needs within realistic constraints
  7. P07 Be able to use appropriate security techniques, protocols, skills, and tools necessary for securing computer systems
  8. P08 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
  9. P09 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment
  10. P10 Be able to apply appropriate security technology and techniques to facilitate a safe operation in an organization

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