Penetration Tests and Ethical Hacking (ITSE404)
This course delves into offensive cybersecurity techniques to develop stronger defensive skills. It covers various aspects of penetration testing methodologies, including tools and techniques for circumventing protection mechanisms, and detailed approaches to testing the security of systems. Furthermore, this course addresses the ethical implications of testing and vulnerability disclosure, distinguishing between ethical hacking principles and unethical activities. The core concept of adversarial thinking, which involves considering the actions of opposing forces, underpins the course content.