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Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense (DCOM 215)

Credit Course

4 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online

Covers planning, scoping and methodology using hands-on tools to perform passive and active reconnaissance. Students use various tools to exploit network-based and host-based system vulnerabilities for given scenarios after conducting a vulnerability analysis. Students complete post-exploit tasks then analyze and report penetration test results for given scenarios. Students develop mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities that are discovered based on best practices. This course prepares students for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): DCOM 224 or permission of the Program Coordinator.

Sections

Fall 2024 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/26/2024 - 12/15/2024
    • Course ID: #92228

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:45 - 4:15 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/26/2024 - 12/15/2024
    • Course ID: #92236

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4