Wentworth Institute Of Technology

COMP2540 - 01 - Ethical Hacking

Credits

4.0

Term

Jan 6 - Apr 14

Open Seats

7 of 24

Schedule

Course Type

Online Async Lecture

Location

Online

Section

01

Faculty

Syeda F A Begum

Prerequisites

COMP1000 and COMP2500

Description

This course teaches students how to properly secure a network by introducing them to various methodologies and techniques of attacking and disabling a network. Students will receive a simulated hands-on practical approach to penetration testing measures and ethical hacking.
Coursework is supplemented by hands-on exercises of attacking and disabling a network, and the use of appropriate tools for defense and countermeasures, with emphasis on teaching students to use what they learn ethically and legally. Students will be required to sign the White Hat Oath.