CIS 4204 - Ethical Hacking

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: CNT 3004 - Introduction to Computer Networks
Course Description: This course augments the CIS 4367 - Computer Security and CNT 4409 - Network Security courses by exploring the topic 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.