Unit

School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical Sciences

Ethical Hacking Principles and PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301124.3

Discipline: SECURITY SCIENCE

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Students should have a solid understanding of computer networking (especially with the TCP/IP protocol suite), possess basic programming skills in developing computer applications and web applications, and command basic knowledge and skills in databases and operating systems.

Prerequisite
300565 Computer Networking OR 300946 Computer Networking (Advanced) AND 300582 Technologies for Web Applications

About this Unit
This unit teaches students ethical hacking principles and skills with the ultimate goal of defence. It covers practical skills in different stages of ethical hacking, including reconnaissance on public information, port and vulnerability scanning, exploitation of vulnerabilities, post exploitation, and writing a comprehensive report to document detected vulnerabilities and proposed solutions. Students will not only practice with major tools in ethical hacking, but also learn the principles of how these tools work and hence how to defend against them.

Courses
1837.2Bachelor of Cyber Security and BehaviourCONTINUING
1837.3Bachelor of Cyber Security and BehaviourCONTINUING
3506.10Bachelor of Computer ScienceCURRENT
3506.9Bachelor of Computer ScienceCONTINUING
3639.3Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyCONTINUING
3639.4Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyCURRENT
3684.2Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)CURRENT
3687.1Bachelor of Information SystemsCONTINUING
3687.2Bachelor of Information SystemsCURRENT
3688.1Bachelor of Information Systems AdvancedCURRENT
3737.2Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of BusinessCURRENT
3738.2Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business (Accounting)CURRENT
3769.2Bachelor of Data ScienceCURRENT
6039.1Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyCURRENT
6040.1Diploma in Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Information SystemsCURRENT

Specialisations

M3070.1NetworkingCONTINUING
M3071.1Systems ProgrammingCONTINUING
M3072.1Networked SystemsCONTINUING
M3102.1Cyber SecurityCONTINUING
M3109.1NetworkingCONTINUING
M3114.1Systems ProgrammingCURRENT
M3115.1Networked SystemsCURRENT
M3116.1Cyber SecurityCURRENT
M3131.1NetworkingCURRENT
SM3055.1NetworkingCONTINUING
SM3095.1NetworkingCURRENT
SM3101.1Cloud ComputingCURRENT



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