CSS 205: Essentials of Network Penetration Testing

online available

In this course, students are introduced to the techniques of network penetration testing using open source tools. Through various hands-on exercises, the student will be introduced to the concepts, techniques, tools and methodologies for evaluating and auditing network vulnerabilities and properly securing networks from attack. Students are expected to have knowledge of Linux, Windows, working at the command line of any Operating System and networking.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 1; CSS 200 minimum grade "C", may enroll concurrently

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered online   offered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered online   offered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 60
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 60

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