This course will introduce the student to the tools and techniques used in hacking and web exploitation, basic penetration testing techniques, basic web application attacks, defensive measures, and cryptographic techniques. At the conclusion of this course, students will understand the basic tools of offensive Cyber Security and which situations each tool is appropriate for. They will also understand basic defense measures and will obtain some practice in counteracting them.
Learning Objectives
Learn how to use the basic tools of pentesting and web application security testing |Learn how to find vulnerabilities in applications and exploit them |Learn how to deploy basic defenses and what defenders may do to track down an attacker
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