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Course Descriptions

IAS311
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Introduction to the process of securing an information system against attack. Study includes application of concepts learned in prerequisite classes to both defend and compromise a system. Various tools for managing and compromising systems will be explored as well as safeguarding ancillary systems to prevent collateral damage during testing procedures. Legal and ethical issues associated with penetration testing will be explored as well. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CIT230 and CIT240 and MTH160.