Practical application of penetration testing and vulnerability assessment techniques.
About this course
NETW 5440 Ethical Hacking Methods gives you the practical skills needed to think like an attacker so you can defend like a professional. You will learn how to identify, analyse, and exploit vulnerabilities in network systems, following industry-standard methodologies. The course focuses on hands-on labs where you perform penetration tests on controlled environments.
You will explore various attack vectors, including network scanning, vulnerability exploitation, and social engineering simulations. The course also covers the critical reporting phase, teaching you how to document your findings clearly and recommend effective remediation strategies for organisations.
Who takes this course
This course is offered in the Cybersecurity program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Conduct structured vulnerability assessments on network infrastructure.
- Execute penetration tests using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Identify and exploit common network and application security weaknesses.
- Document findings and write professional security reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Apply remediation strategies to mitigate identified security risks.
- Operate within legal and ethical boundaries during security testing.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Penetration testing labs | 40 |
| Vulnerability assessment project | 30 |
| Security report | 20 |
| Final examination | 10 |