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SEC355: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Instructor
Furkan Paligu
- Office: Ireland 115B
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Appointment Schedule
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
- Incorporate security into software and web applications.
- Determine and mitigate vulnerabilities in various tools and systems.
- Articulate findings of vulnerabilities and propose solutions.
- Maintain secure software and server systems.
- Apply best practices for secure software systems in organizational settings.
- Select tools for secure software and server-based projects.
- 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:
- Week 1 (1/13 - 1/17)
- Week 2 (1/20 - 1/24)
- Week 3 (1/27 - 1/31)
- Week 4 (2/3 - 2/7)
- Week 5 (2/10 - 2/14)
- Week 6 (2/17 - 2/21)
- Week 7 (2/24 - 2/28)
- Week 8 (3/3 - 3/7)
- Spring Break (3/10 - 3/14)
- Week 10 (3/17 - 3/21)
- Week 11 (3/24 - 3/28)
- Week 12 (3/31 - 4/4)
- Week 13 (4/7 - 4/11)
- Week 14 (4/14 - 4/18)
- Week 15 (4/21 - 4/25)
- Week 16 (Final Exams 4/28 - 5/2)