95-856 Hacking Exposed

• 6 units

In the 1980's, and 1990's, "hacking" was as a fun and intellectually stimulating activity for the curious teenage prankster. Today, hacking has transformed into a mainstay of organized crime; financial gains are the primary objective of computer attacks. Thus, commercial and government entities are taking information security very seriously. This course will expose students to the practical applications of information security concepts, thus preparing them for a career in the field. Students will conduct hands-on security assessments (hacking exercises) of wired and wireless networks, and web applications. The instructors will also highlight countermeasures that could have been applied to prevent the successful execution of such activities. In addition, real world attacks that the instructors have responded to will be presented as case-studies to put the knowledge in perspective.

The course is hands-on in all respects. Classroom and homework practical labs allow all students to perform the hands-on steps. The instructors will provide current assessment utilities. Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL).