MSCS: CYB 504 – Ethical Hacking

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About Course

  • This course offers students hands-on experience with penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques.
  • It covers various tools and methodologies used to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks.
  • Students will learn to think like an attacker to better protect organizational assets.
  • The course emphasizes ethical considerations, legal implications, and the importance of responsible disclosure in the context of cybersecurity.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand core concepts of ethical hacking and penetration testing methodologies
  • Identify vulnerabilities using industry-standard cybersecurity tools
  • Perform reconnaissance, network scanning, and vulnerability analysis
  • Apply exploitation and post-exploitation techniques in controlled environments
  • Conduct web application security testing including SQL Injection and XSS
  • Evaluate wireless network security risks and mitigation strategies
  • Apply ethical, legal, and responsible disclosure practices in cybersecurity
  • Prepare professional penetration testing reports and security documentation
  • Analyze real-world cyber threats and emerging hacking trends
  • Develop defensive strategies to strengthen organizational security posture

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction To Ethical Hacking

  • Week 1: Introduction To Ethical Hacking
    06:55
  • LO1: Define Ethical Hacking And Explain Its Role In Modern Cybersecurity Practices
    00:00
  • LO2: Describe Types Of Hackers White Hat Black Hat Gray Hat And Their Motivations
    00:00
  • LO3: Analyze How Ethical Hacking Supports Organizational Security Posture And Risk Reduction
    00:00
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • True / False
  • Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
  • Key Term Questions
  • Short Answer Questions
  • Written Assignment
  • Presentation Task
  • Role-Playing Activity
  • Peer Review Task
  • Exercises and Activities Adaptation

Week 2: Lab Environment Setup

Week 3: Information Gathering and Reconnaissance

Week 4: Network Scanning

Week 5: Vulnerability Analysis

Week 6: Exploitation Techniques

Week 7: Post Exploitation

Week 8: Midterm

Week 9: Web Application Penetration Testing

Week 10: Wireless Network Hacking

Week 11: Social Engineering

Week 12: Reporting and Documentation

Week 13: Ethical and Legal Considerations

Week 14: Recent Trends in Ethical Hacking

Week 15: Review and Integrated Practice

Week 16: Final Test

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