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Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
This course teaches students the skills needed to obtain entry-level security specialist jobs. It provides a hands-on introduction to ethical hacking, and penetration testing.
Course Overview
CIST 1601,CIST 2602
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
2875 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009
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Learning Objectives
It is for individuals who want to enhance their information security skill set and help meet the growing demand for security professionals. Topics include network and computer attacks, Footprinting and social engineering, port scanning, enumeration, OS vulnerabilities, hacking web servers, hacking wireless networks, cryptography and network protection systems.
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):
Competency Areas
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Feedback
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