CIT274 — Ethical Hacking Essentials
Semesters all Campus/Sites North Las Vegas Offering Note: No additional information available. Description Explores foundational principles of ethical hacking and penetration testing in a lab-based environment designed for individuals with no prior cybersecurity or IT experience. Instruction emphasizes reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, password cracking, and web application security using industry-standard tools. Capture-the-Flag (CTF) exercises and simulated attack scenarios are incorporated as primary methods for applying ethical hacking concepts in realistic contexts. Legal and ethical considerations, professional responsibility, and structured reporting practices are addressed throughout the course. Student Learning
Prerequisites: CIT112, CIT211