CIT 274 — Ethical Hacking Units: 3
Explains basic IT security concepts and models. Introduces concepts of penetration testing to validate security measures and identify vulnerabilities; formulate a basic security policy; demonstrate basic penetration attacks; assess risks and countermeasures; explain legal and ethical concerns as they apply to penetration testing; explores methods to gain access to computer resources and methods to prevent/reduce vulnerabilities and will prepare students to take the ECCouncil's Certified Ethical Hacker core certification exam.