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Network Security using Kali Linux XFSC 7021

Forensics Microcredentials Course

Course details

​This 2-day workshop introduces the usage of Kali Linux to provide security functions. It covers the basics of hacking, including the concept of penetration testing (also known as ethical hacking) and its value in combating cyber threats. This workshop will expose the attendees to the world of cyber crimes. It will also provide hands-on exercises to demonstrate elements of network hacking and to evaluate the security of a network system. The attendee should have a basic understanding of computer networks and Linux operating system. This workshop is suitable for people who are handling network administration tasks. This workshop is especially useful to those who are dealing with network security operations.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

1.0

Cost

$301.72

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below is one offering of XFSC 7021 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 68754

Duration

Sat Jun 03 - Sat Jun 10 (2 weeks)

  • 2 weeks
  • CRN 68754
  • $301.72
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 03 - Jun 10 Sat 09:00 - 16:30 Online
Instructor

Gabriel Vitus

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$301.72

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. This course will be taught LIVE over two Saturdays online. Attendance is mandatory. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. The attendee should have some knowledge of an operating system (e.g., Windows 10 or Linux). This workshop is suitable for those Help Desk Support technicians who plan to move into the networking area at work. It is especially useful to those people who are handling network administration tasks. There is no required textbook for this offering.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of ethical hacking in securing data in a business environment;
  • Compare the functionality of Reconnaissance tools;
  • Evaluate the security of a computer network using practical Vulnerability Assessment tools;
  • Secure a computer network using Kali Linux commands;
  • Assess network security levels using tools pertaining to the fingerprinting and footprinting stages.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022

Related Programs

Network Security using Kali Linux (XFSC 7021) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Cybersecurity Essentials for IT Professionals
    Microcredential Part-time

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