2.00 Credits
This course prepares students for various cybersecurity competitions and real-world challenges.?? Students learn both red and blue team techniques and methodologies. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Apply and understand ethical hacking techniques (IT PLO 1,2,3,4) 2. Learn to deal with real-world cybersecurity issues and provide concrete advice to senior management in organizations (IT PLO 1,2,3,4) 3. Engage in collaborative processes that replicate key aspects of managing cybersecurity in organizational settings (IT PLO 1,2,3,4) 4. Practice using multi-faceted problem-solving skills to address complex cybersecurity issues. (IT PLO 1,2,3,4) 5. Understand the use the appropriate cyber defense procedures, check compromise indicators, and apply basic digital forensics techniques. (IT PLO 1,2,3,4) 6. Understand and implement vulnerability scanning concepts and methods. (IT PLO 1,2,3,4) Prerequisites: IT 2700 (Grade C or higher). FA, SP