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Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

This course provides students with the experience needed to secure information systems against attacks such as viruses, worms, as well as other system weaknesses that pose a significant danger to organizational data by using ethical hacking and penetration testing to uncover common techniques used by cyber criminals to exploit system vulnerabilities.

Provider Information

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https://csuglobal.edu/
Contact Information

Colorado State University Global
585 Salida Way
Aurora, CO 80011

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
3 - Advanced
Course Prerequisites

ITS415

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

Describe and analyze the differences between ethical and unethical penetration testing.
Describe and explain the phases of a penetration test.
Apply different tools and methods to conduct penetration tests.

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

  • Cyber Operations

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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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