Cybersecurity Lab (Offensive Tools)

COM SCI X 420.8

This course provides a hands-on application of common tools used during penetration assessments and of the specialized security tools available. Providing an opportunity to create a custom tool or extension to a known tool.

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What you can learn.

Describe cyber security and be aware of the current threat environment
Identify and discuss current and past cyber threats
Recognize and describe cyber compliance

About this course:

This course provides a hands-on application of common tools used during penetration assessments and of the specialized security tools available. It also provides an opportunity to create a custom tool or extension to a known tool. Begining with an overview of the offensive attack profile, the risks associated, and the strategy behind penetration testing, exercises build on top of each other and walk students through the offensive steps taken during a professional penetration test.

Prerequisites

COM SCI X 420.1 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity or consent of instructor.