CYCS 6750 - Network Penetration Testing

This course covers the techniques and methodology of network penetration testing. Students will learn how to plan and define the scope of a penetration testing project, perform reconnaissance on the target environment, and use various tools and techniques to exploit and gain access to target systems. Finally, students will create a report detailing discovered vulnerabilities and an analysis of the business risks involved.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: (CIS 5710 or CYIS 5710) and (CS 5710 or CYCS 5710).

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to graduate students only.