ITIS 5220 - Vulnerability Assessment and System Assurance

Discusses methodologies, tools, and technologies that are important for vulnerability assessment and systems assurance. Topics covered include: ethical hacking techniques, vulnerability assessment, risk assessment/management, finding new exploits, discovering vulnerabilities, penetrating network perimeters, bypassing auditing systems, and assured administration of systems as well as evaluating systems assurance levels. Focus will be placed on 1) understanding current penetration techniques for networks, operating systems, services and applications; 2) investigating mitigation and defense strategies; and 3) studying legal and ethical considerations. The course is based on case studies with a strong lab component.

Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): CCI graduate standing or permission of department.
Cross-listed as: HCIP 5220.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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