The course covers the hacking methodologies used to plan, organize and perform penetration testing on a target computer system. Emphasis is placed on understanding attack types and using security tools to find and exploit system vulnerabilities. Hacking ethics and legal issues are emphasized. Penetration testing in a cloud environment is addressed. The stages of organized cyber operations and pen testing are practiced with hands-on labs.

Prerequisite(s): CYB 310 : Cloud Security.
Typical Periods Offered: Spring

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