Subject description
This subject introduces the use of hacking skills for defensive purposes. The subject develops critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. It aims to re-purpose tools and resources to acquire more out of them in order to discover entirely new things, which will be useful for other purposes. It develops the students … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture & 2 hr computer lab per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Utilise appropriate ethical hacking tools.
2.
Conduct footprinting and reconnaissance.
3.
Use sniffers and social engineering.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of malware in the context of ethical hacking.
5.
Use penetration testing and other mechanisms to identify weaknesses in systems.
Assessment details
Lab assessment
Assignment
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.