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Ethical Hacking

Class Number: IT - SEC 10151145-2 - Ethical Hacking
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-151-145 ETHICAL HACKING ...examine common security vulnerabilities and defenses used to protect network resources. Included is a discussion of security policies, user awareness training, network monitoring, and secure network design. (Prerequisites: 10-150-160, Linux Structure; 10-150-205, Microsoft Server Intermediate; 10-150-201, Cisco Intermediate)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Describe the different types of information technology security threats
  2. Conduct corporate information technology research in a security mindset
  3. Distinguish hardware, software and network vulnerabilities
  4. Conduct information technology security audits
  5. Use security scanning tools to conduct network penetration testing

Class Details

Class Number:
IT - SEC 10151145-2 - Ethical Hacking
Date:
-
Delivery:
Other Distance Mode
Term:
2026 Fall

Class Notes

Online Live Class: 

  • Attend live virtual sessions at scheduled times. 

  • Access the class anywhere on the internet. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/20/2026 - 12/17/2026 Online Live Thursday
5:30 PM - 9:20 PM

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