Description

Online, tutor led learning, covering a range of ethical hacking material from the conceptual to the practical.

Course Summary

The Penetration Testing course delivered by Abertay University develops critical understanding of the tools used to examine the security of a device or network. Students will systematically investigate a computer network for possible vulnerabilities. Lectures and practical assignments will assist students in developing an understanding of the shape, history and the contemporary dynamic of Penetration Testing.

The course is underpinned by legal, ethical and professional issues. Students will produce a report that presents their findings and suggests how this information could be protected. The course employs a problem-first and practice-led learning approach. Penetration Testing techniques and methodologies will be introduced through a practical and exploratory approach and within the context of developing a secure system. This activity will constitute 75% of the contact time. Once expertise is established the general contribution of the technique or methodology to the wider area of Penetration Testing will be reinforced in theory.

 

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to: select appropriate methods of investigating the security of a computer network; evaluate and assess the security of a typical computer system; document details of an ethical hacking methodology.

Students will be offered the option to take the CompTIA PenTest+ examination.

 

Course Outline

Material studied includes: footprinting and examining networks using passive techniques; the use of Search Engines in hacking; scanning networks for IP addresses and ports; tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities and possible exploits; system hacking, privilege escalation, and keystroke logging; examining OS flaws and application patching; documentation and writing clearly and concisely for a client.

 

Costs

The programme is free, and fully remote.  

 

Learning

Pre-course learning is provided on registration and requires around 30 hours in total. During the Abertay-led course (8 weeks) you will study around 20 hours each week. Participation in online webinars is optional.

A further 30 hours’ learning is required after the course to pursue the CompTIA PenTest+ certification. You will receive four weeks to complete this learning and take the exam.

 

Who is it for?

The course is aimed at members of the Armed Forces community (regular, reservist, veteran, and spouses) seeking knowledge and employment in Penetration Testing roles. 

 

Assessments and Certification

Students will be awarded 20 academic credits on completion of the course. There is no exam as part of the Abertay course; standards will be measured through coursework and a final submission paper.

In addition, students have the option of taking the COMPTIA PenTest+ certification.

 

What happens once I’ve completed the training?

Once you have gained the knowledge, skills and professional certification the next step for many people will be to apply that learning in a practical and commercial environment. SaluteMyJob is working with a number of employer partners to search for paid work placement opportunities or, if you already have the relevant experience, employment into permanent roles.

Courses start:
28 October 2024
20th Jan 2025

We will discuss which course date is most suitable for you when we speak to you individually after application.

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