Description
This course provides an in-depth understanding of how to effectively protect computer networks. Students will learn the tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers. In addition, the course provides a thorough discussion of what and who an ethical hacker is and how important they are in protecting corporate and government data from cyber attacks. The student will learn system and network penetration testing, the tools and techniques used to exploit vulnerabilities such as social engineering, buffer overflows, etc., and how to defend against attacks.