Course description

This course prepares students to assess and then correct the vulnerabilities present within information systems. Learn about tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers. Discover who and what an ethical hacker is and how important they are in protecting corporate and government data from cyber-attacks. Methods and tools used in attacks and their countermeasures, as well as available security resources and attack types are investigated.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit the OntarioLearn Information web page.

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Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: May. 14, 2024
Ends: Aug. 20, 2024
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $409.50

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery