Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
LDRQ-0008
Organization:
ACI Learning
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
40 hours for 1 week (day classes); 20 hours for 2 weeks (evening classes)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 1 Penetration Testing
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to have students conduct a penetration test on a company that has various departments, subnets and servers, and multiple operating systems with defense mechanisms architecture that has both militarized and non-militarized zones.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Have a basic understanding of combating the latest cybersecurity threats
  • Write a thorough report on the test results
  • Offer practical solutions to weaknesses found in a network
  • Identify and document threats to any system in a company's network
  • Conduct a detailed penetration test using EC-Council labs

General Topics:

  • Security analysis
  • Penetration testing methodologies
  • Information gathering
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Professional report writing
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials