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SEC355: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Instructor

Furkan Paligu


Course Overview

Operating Systems and Internet-based applications are common sources of security breaches. This course covers:

  • Information security flaws in software systems.
  • Vulnerabilities in network services.
  • Securing Internet servers and services.
  • Security awareness methodologies and tools.
  • Hands-on activities in assessing security and incident response.

Learning Objectives

  1. Incorporate security into software and web applications.
  2. Determine and mitigate vulnerabilities in various tools and systems.
  3. Articulate findings of vulnerabilities and propose solutions.
  4. Maintain secure software and server systems.
  5. Apply best practices for secure software systems in organizational settings.
  6. Select tools for secure software and server-based projects.
  7. Document the impact of secure systems on organizations.

Textbooks

  • The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, Bret Engebretson
  • Hacking with Kali, Andrew Bindner & James Broad

Grading

Element Percentage
Assignments 20%
Labs 40%
Class Activities 20%
Quizzes 20%
Total 100%

Weekly Journal

Each week's content is detailed in the links below:


Additional Resources