(IT 482) Ethical Hacking
This course covers advanced topics in information security from an ethical hacking perspective, exploring systems, information flow and protection, computer viruses and malware, intrusion detection models, multi-level security, forensics, network firewalls, cryptography, e-commerce support, and database security. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of security requirements and acquire hands-on experience working with various security tools.
| Credit hours | 3.0 lecture |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | IT 381 |
| Offered | Winter |
| Programs | Information Technology Minor |
Course Learning Outcomes
Each student who passes this course will be able to do the following:
- Understand the importance of information security and the various considerations for securing a system effectively.
- Acquire hands-on experience working with security tools and technologies for system protection, intrusion detection, and forensics analysis.
- Evaluate and implement network firewalls, cryptography, and database security measures to enhance overall system security.
- Understand the Ethical questions around the different types of hacking.