Ethical Hacking

Class Number: IT - SEC 10151145-2 - Ethical Hacking
Offering Status: Waitlist
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 with a "C" or better; 10-150-201, Cisco Intermediate with a "C" or better)

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:
Online Live
Term:
2026 Spring

Class Notes

This class is taught live through online instruction. Students must attend class at the scheduled dates and times but can access the class anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinelivefaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/22/2026 - 5/14/2026 Online Live Thursday
12:30 PM - 4:20 PM

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