CYBS 7355 Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment

This advanced course provides an in-depth understanding of penetration (pen) testing and vulnerability analysis by cultivating the mindset of an ethical penetration tester. This lab-based course will prepare students for the Certified Ethical Hacker Certification (C|EH). Topics covered include reconnaissance, identification and exploitation of vulnerabilities, post-exploitation exercises, and development of mitigation strategies. This course is included in the University of Dallas National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation as CAE-Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer