Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Get an introduction to ethical hacking, including principles and penetration testing with this online ethical hacking course from the Coventry University.
Who is the course for?
This course is for professionals and students who already have some knowledge of computer science – or a related discipline – and want to understand more about ethical hacking principles, practices and legislation.
This course is the first in the Ethical Hacking program, part of the MSc Cyber Security.
What topics will you cover?
Introduction to ethical hacking
Legal aspects of penetration testing
Penetration testing methodologies
Practical hacking exercise
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Explore the principles and aims of penetration testing
Interpret the legal framework in relation to ethical hacking
Explore standard penetration testing methodologies
Perform a simple attack on a target machine
