ITIA 2800 - Penetration Testing & Analysis

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: ITIA 1310

Corequisites: ITCS 1140

This course builds on skills and knowledge learned in ITIA 1310 and ITIA 1500 to analyze the security of networks and devices. Students will use tools and applications that are common in the cybersecurity industry like Nmap, Wireshark and Kali to analyze networks, interpret information and recommend changes to reduce security risks and vulnerabilities. This course will focus on the tools, techniques and reporting used in penetration testing and analysis.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Students will use penetration testing applications

Objectives:

Explain the appropriate use of penetration testing applications
Explain how penetration testing applications work
Demonstrate how penetration testing applications work
Analyze data related to penetration testing

Outcome 2: Students will evaluate systems for penetration testing

Objectives:

Assess different security systems
Describe different exploitation techniques
Recommend an appropriate exploitation method for a given situation

Outcome 3: Students will write a penetration testing report

Objectives:

Interpret data from penetration testing applications
Explain the implications of penetration testing results
Recommend mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Gather information with security and network analysis applications
Analyze information from security and network analysis applications
Analyze vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies
Configure security technologies

Primary Faculty
Nabozny, Keith
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Johnson, Elise
Dean
Balsamo, Michael

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088