- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course prepares students to assess and then correct vulnerabilities present within information systems. Students are introduced to tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers. What and who ethical hackers are and how they protect corporate and government data from cyber-attacks is discussed. Methods and tools used in attacks and their countermeasures as well as available security resources and "attack type" systems are also investigated.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$222.30
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the role of Ethical Hacking in today's network security environment.
- Describe different types and methods of malicious software, viruses, malware attacks, network attacks, physical security attacks, and vulnerabilities.
- Identify tools for footprinting and current types of social engineering.
- Implement port scanning tools and produce port scanning reports by using NMAP.
- Implement Nessus for finding OS vulnerability.
- Describe DoS attack.
- Describe Honeypot
- Implement network sniffer tools in the network.
- Describe vulnerabilities and techniques to harden current operating systems.
- Implement web applications, their vulnerabilities, and the tools used to attack them.
- Describe terms related to cryptography and cryptanalysis.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Ethical Hacking (XCSA 1101) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Cybersecurity Analysis for Network Administrators
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of XCSA 1101 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 52244
Dates
Sep 15 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 52244
- $222.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 - Nov 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Hamidreza Talebi
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Franziska Sattler-Morrison at soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of XCSA 1101 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 90074
Dates
Jan 19 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 90074
- $222.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 - Mar 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- If you have any question about this course, please contact the Program Assistant at soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). This course is asynchronous and will be delivered fully online. There are no scheduled class sessions and there is no attendance requirement. Instead, course materials are provided online and students have a maximum of 10 weeks to complete each course. Students will follow the instructor week by week as they move through the course content and complete course activities. Online delivery of courses at BCIT is through our Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca), which provides a rich, multi-media platform for our distance learners. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2026 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2025.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.