National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Classroom

Students will explore an introduction to the hacking methodology and network penetration testing using industry-recognized tools. This course is an introduction to the ethical and legal issues pertaining to network and computer security testing. Hands-on assignments will be used to help students develop introductory technical skills relevant to entry-level cybersecurity professionals, including demonstration of tools that can be used to gain information about a computer network, web applications, and databases. This course is intended for students with computer experience and an interest in cyber defense for private organizations.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the hacking methodology and tools used to gain unauthorized access to computer or networked system.
  • Provide demonstrations to help students understand how to analyze and assess a computer or networked system to find vulnerabilities.
  • Explain ethical issues, laws, policies, and regulations related to appropriate computer use and network testing for security professionals.

    Framework Connections

    The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

    Specialty Areas

    • Exploitation Analysis

    Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.