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

Overall Proficiency Level

1 - Basic

Course Catalog Number

CIST 2613

Course Prerequisites

CIST 1601,CIST 2602

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Skill Development

Specific Audience

Academia

All

Federal Employee

General Public

Delivery Method

Classroom

Online, Instructor-Led

Course Locations

5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

2875 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009

National CAE Designated Institution

Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led

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

Protection and Defense

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

Work Roles

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.

Last Published Date: August 7, 2024