ISOM-342 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of ethical hacking and penetration testing for identifying and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Students will examine how attackers uncover and exploit vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications, while learning strategies organizations use to defend against such threats. The course covers the full ethical hacking lifecycle, including reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Kali Linux, Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, and the Metasploit Framework for network discovery, vulnerability assessment, password auditing, web application testing, and wireless security within safe, controlled environments. Emphasis is placed on conducting authorized security assessments in legal and ethical contexts, documenting findings, and effectively communicating risks. By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate system and network security, perform controlled penetration tests, and recommend measures to protect organizational assets from cyber threats.
Prerequisite
Student has completed all of the following course(s) ISOM 240 - Data Privacy and Digital Forensics, ISOM 340 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Offered
Spring