IT410 Cyberwarfare and Hacker Techniques (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): IT306  
This course includes a study of theoretical and technical aspects of network security and web application penetration testing. The evaluation of the security of a network or system’s infrastructure and the process of how hackers find and exploit vulnerabilities are covered. In-depth details on ethical hacking, including reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, maintaining access, and covering tracks are discussed.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Explain the regulatory and legal requirements, and rationale for computer network penetration testing.
2. Interpret and differentiate cyber threats and exploits in a computer network penetration testing context.
3. Perform protocol analysis using packet captures and data analysis using a network sniffer.
4. Investigate and uncover network devices, operating systems, and services.
5. Discover network security issues using an intrusion detection tool. 
6. Leverage computer network penetration testing applications to recognize information targets across operating systems and services.
7. Implement scripts and tools to assist in penetration testing.
8. Deploy and test exploits targeting operating systems and services.