CCT 251 Network Vulnerabilities II

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course advances students’ knowledge of penetration testing, network vulnerabilities, and hacking. Topics include analyzing advanced techniques for circumventing network security hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to assemble test kits for multiple operating systems, scan and footprint networks, and perform advanced forensic investigation.

Pre-requisite(s): CCT 250 .
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Analyze cryptography algorithms and encryption techniques.
Design implementation strategies for securing information.
Contrast various network security assessment and hacking tools.
Assess various network security techniques and tools.
Implement an appropriate level of information security controls based on evidence, information, and research.