CIS 122 - Ethical Hacking

3 units
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course introduces the principles and techniques associated with the cybersecurity practice known as penetration testing or ethical hacking. Topics covered will include planning, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and result reporting. Students will learn how system vulnerabilities are exploited and security problems can be avoided.