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 - $226.83 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of XCSA 1101 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68168
Dates
Apr 20 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 68168
- $222.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Hamidreza Talebi
Course outline
Important information
- For questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant 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 in your myBCIT.
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XCSA 1101 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52244
Dates
Sep 14 - Nov 20 Loading
- CRN 52244
- $226.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Nov 20 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is a Distance & Online Learning Asynchronous course
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