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IT Security Practices

  • This course explores techniques used by hackers to access protected data.
  • Students will learn about cybercrime laws, penalties and organizations defending civil liberties of citizens.
  • Students will learn about the various methodologies hackers use to gain access to confidential data such stealthy network recon, passive traffic identification, etc.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
4 - Expert
Course Catalog Number
CNIT 140
Course Prerequisites
  • ADVISE: CNIT 123
Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
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Delivery Method
Classroom
Course Location

50 Phelan Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112

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Learning Objectives

  1. Evaluate cybercrimes and penalties and contrast cybercrimes with civil liberties of citizens in the digital world.
  2. Compare the different methods of attacks used by hackers to gain access to confidential data and describe them.
  3. Compare and contrast the different testing policies when performing a vulnerability assessment.
  4. Assess vulnerabilities on a network, obeying the rules of engagement.
  5. Write a formal report documenting the procedures used by an attacker attempting to gain access to confidential data.

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):

Feedback

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