BLMW 070 - Ethical Hacking

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

This class will immerse the student into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan , test, hack and secure their own systems. Topic content gives each student in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the current essential security systems. Students will begin by understanding how perimeter defenses work and then be led into scanning and attacking their own networks, no real network is harmed. Students then learn how intruders escalate privileges and what steps can be taken to secure a system. Students will also learn about Intrusion Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows and Virus Creation. When a student leaves this intensive class, they will have hands on understanding of the current elements involved in ethical hacking.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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