SEC 450 - Security Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures

5 CR

Previously ISIT 450.
This course covers the concepts of network vulnerabilities from a hacker’s perspective. Its focus is professional penetration testing and the securing of information assets. The course provides students with the knowledge to prevent, detect, and respond to security incidents.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BAS Cybersecurity Program, or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Discuss the importance of legal and ethical conduct in using technology systems.
Effectively use appropriate information security software & assessment tools.
Conduct security reconnaissance in order to identify network vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
Evaluate where information networks are most vulnerable.
Perform penetration tests into secure networks for evaluation purposes.
Critique security plans designed to protect data assets against attacks from the Internet.
Develop an ongoing security strategy and investigate/mitigate data risk.
Write vulnerability reports using industry terminology and include the Common Weakness Enumeration and Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CWE/CVE) classification system

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