- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
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. This course may be eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant. Students register themselves into the course, then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment, if eligible.
Prerequisite(s)
- Network Programming for Security Analysts, Basic knowledge of networking, routing, and switching and OS.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$213.60
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of XCSA 1101 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68168
Duration
Mon Apr 15 - Fri Jun 21 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 68168
- Domestic fees $213.60International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 - Jun 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Hamidreza Talebi
Course outline
Domestic fees
$213.60
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- 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 three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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If you have any question about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Selina Li - selina_li@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.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
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:
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- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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