CIS 4204 - Ethical Hacking

Credits: 3

Course Description: This course explores the topic of Computer Security from the hacker’s perspective. Latest hacking tools are explored and countermeasures are proposed. Topics covered: penetration testing, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, backdoors, rootkits, viruses, worms, packet sniffers, social engineering, phishing, Denial of Service.
Co-requisite or Prerequisite: CIS 4367 - Computer Security