CNT 35 Ethical Hacking

Units: 3
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Grade Options: Letter Grade or Inc.
Prerequisites: CSN 60 Network Security with a minimum grade of “C”.
The digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented rate and cyber threats lurk around every corner. Cybersecurity resilience in the modern world cannot be just an add on - it’s a necessity. Offensive security professionals like ethical hackers and penetration testers can help proactively discover unknown threats and address them before the cybercriminals do. This course is designed to prepare you with an Ethical Hacker skill set and give you a solid understanding of offensive security. You will become proficient in the art of scoping, executing, and reporting on vulnerability assessments, while recommending mitigation strategies. Follow an engaging gamified narrative throughout the course and get lots of practice with hands-on labs inspired by real-world scenarios. After completing this course, continue your cybersecurity career in offensive security as an ethical hacker or penetration tester. Or use this course to strengthen your defensive security knowledge. By understanding the mindset of threat actors, you will be able to more effectively implement security controls and monitor, analyze, and respond to current security threats. (CSU, C-ID ITIS 164)