Overview/Description
Ethical hacking - this almost seems like a contradiction of words, but it isn't; it is a skill set that is increasingly in demand from year to year. This course examines the differences between hacking and ethical hacking, the stages and phases of ethical hacking, the laws that govern hacking and ethical hacking, and the penetration testing methodology that is used to perform ethical hacking. This course also assists students who are preparing for the EC Council's Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (CEHv6) exam 312-50.
Target Audience
Existing or in-training IT security professionals seeking detailed security penetration testing skills
Prerequisites
A technical background with a solid understanding of networks and networking concepts, such as TCP/IP, IP Routing, and LAN Switching, as well as Windows and/or UNIX/LINUX operating systems; a general familiarity with the principles and usage of command-line, coding, and GUI-based technologies for manipulating IT operating systems