Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense Syllabus
Instructor: Kevin Riley
Office: Orange Coast College IT Bldg room 116E
Office Hours: Official Hrs 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm T TH
Phone: 714-432-5949
E-mail: kriley@occ.cccd.edu
Web site: http://www.coastline.edu
Classroom: Room 302 Garden Grove CTR
Class Times: Weds. 6- 10:10pm
Prerequisites: Should have a basic understanding of computers and computer networking.
Be proficient with an Operating system like Window XP or Linux (Ubuntu). Should understand what the IP stack is and how to configure the TCP/IP settings. Should Have a
Basic understanding of http, ftp, telnet, ssh, ICMP protocols.
Textbook: Michael Simpson, Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense Second Edition. Course
Technology Incorporated, 2011, ISBN-13 978-1-4354-8609-6
Course Objectives
With the threats of cyber terrorism and corporate espionage increasing, the need for trained network security professionals continues to grow. This course covers penetration-testing tools and techniques that ethical hackers and security testers use to protect computer networks. This course provides a structured knowledge base for preparing security professionals to discover vulnerabilities and recommend solutions for tightening network security and protecting data from potential attackers.
Specific topic coverage includes:
▪ Ethical Hacking Overview
▪ TCP/IP Concepts Review
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Network and Computer Attacks
▪ Foot printing and Social Engineering
▪ Port Scanning
▪ Enumeration
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Programming for Security Professionals
▪ Microsoft Operating System Vulnerabilities
▪ Linux Operating System Vulnerabilities
▪ Hacking Web Servers
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Hacking Wireless Networks
▪ Cryptography
▪ Protecting Networks with Security Devices
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Web Site
Supplementary information for the course is available at your Seaport Site. The Web site contains class notes,
PowerPoint slides, class announcements, the course syllabus, test dates, and other information for the course.
E-Mail
All students are requested to obtain an e-mail account. If you have any questions about the course or need assistance, please contact me in person or by telephone during office hours; or by e-mail at any time. Also, you may submit the end-of-chapter case project assignments in class on the due date or by e-mail with a date stamp at or before
5:00 P.M. on the due date. E-mail submissions should be submitted as an attachment in Microsoft Word format.
Grading and Evaluation Criteria
50% of the grade is based on a midterm and a final examination. Both examinations are cumulative and given in a varied format. An in-class review will be held prior to each examination.
40% of the grade is based on quizzes. There will be a quiz each day covering the previous weeks material. These must be taken the day they are given. No make-ups.
10% On Attendance
Class Policies:
You are at no time allowed or given any permission to use the tools described in this course against any computer within the Coastline Community College District. Furthermore, you are not authorized to use the tools in this course against any computer or network outside the Coast Community College District that you do not own or have
EXPRESS WRITEN PERMISSION to do so. If you are found in violation of this policy you will be immediately dismissed from the course and reported to the Dean of students.
If you would like to discuss a tool not covered in this course, DO NOT bring it to class unless you have discussed it with the Instructor first. I realize there are many tools out there and some may be very relevant to our discussion but some tools may be considered Illegal to possess and therefore should be discuss with the instructor first.
There will be no allowance made for missed exams. If you miss an exam you will NOT have the opportunity to make it up. There will be no exceptions. Review the exam dates and make sure that you will be available.
After each Chapter is covered there will be a short 10 question quiz given at the beginning of the following week.
These can only be made up that day. For instance, if you are an hour late to class due to work or traffic issues, you may still take the quiz.
Every student is expected to act with respect to his/her fellow students. It’s the hope of the instructor that the class environment be open for stimulating discussion. Demeaning or “elitist” attitudes will not be tolerated.
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Week Topics
Ethical Hacking Overview
TCP/IP Concepts Review
Network and Computer Attacks
Foot printing and Social Engineering
Port Scanning
Enumeration
Programming for Security Professionals – Review For Exam
Mid-Term Exam - No Lecture
Desktop and Server OS Vulnerabilities
Embedded Operating Systems
Hacking Web Servers
Hacking Wireless Networks
Cryptography
Network Protection Systems
Review – Final Lab
Final Exam – No Lecture/Lab
Chapter
Readings
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Exam
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Review
Exam
Syllabus
Date
Feb 3
Feb 10
Feb 17
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March 3
March 10
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March 24
April 7
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April 28
May 5
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