Course content

Ethical hacking covers vulnerability and penetration testing, which are essential elements in modern cybersecurity. This course introduces the concept of ethical hacking which is a crucial component in modern security management. Ethical hacking consists of testing the security of IT systems by trying to find and exploit security vulnerabilities.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you will

  • have knowledge about the theoretical basis for security testing
  • have the ability to protect systems against modern cyber attacks
  • have information on the legal aspects of performing ethical hacking and to judge what is within and outside permitted activities
  • be able to perform practical penetration testing using up-to-date tools and techniques
  • be able to evaluate the security status of systems and suggest solutions for removing security vulnerabilities
  • be able to use publicly available resources for verifying the status of vulnerabilities and for applying patches
  • possess the ability to perform independent deep research of offensive security topics