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 ITCS 1140 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.
Billable Contact Hours: 3
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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 (CDO)
- Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
- Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
- Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
- Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
- Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
- Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
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
Evans-Mach, Patrick
Dean
Balsamo, Michael
Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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