Hacker Techniques

Course Description

This course is an introduction to hacking tools and incident handling. Areas of instruction include various tools and vulnerabilities of operating systems, software and networks used by hackers to access unauthorized information. This course also addresses incident handling methods used when information security is compromised.

Major Instructional Areas

  1. Evolution of computer hacking
  2. The role of information security professionals
  3. Hacking tools and techniques
  4. Vulnerabilities exploited by hackers
  5. Incident response
  6. Defensive technologies

Course Objectives

  1. Explain the history and current state of hacking and penetration testing, including ethical and legal implications.
  2. Describe cryptology.
  3. Identify common information gathering tools and techniques. 
  4. Analyze system vulnerabilities exploited by hackers.
  5. Perform web and database attacks.
  6. Remove trojans, backdoors, and malware from infected systems.
  7. Perform network traffic analysis and sniffing by using appropriate tools.
  8. Analyze wireless network vulnerabilities exploited by hackers.
  9. Perform incident handling by using appropriate methods.
  10. Compare and contrast defensive technologies.

 

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For the Student:

  • Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling, a fully developed textbook, available in print or as an online eTextbook through CourseSmart.com
  • Laboratory Manual to accompany Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling, available in print of as an expressPDF
  • Hands-on applied labs - Provides hands-on exercises, each with measurable learning outcomes.
        -- Paper-based Labs
        -- Video Demo Labs
        -- Hands-on, Scenario-based Equipment Labs
        -- Online hands-on labs using vLearning Cloud technology

For the Instructor:

  • PowerPoint Lecture Slides - customize to fit your course
  • Test Items
  • Instructor's Guide - Available for textbook and lab manual
  • Sample Course Syllabus
  • Case Scenarios/Handouts