Abstract
In this subject, students will learn how to scan, test, hack and secure computing systems. The lab intensive environment gives each student in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the current essential security systems. Students will begin by understanding how perimeter defences work before learning to scan and attack networks. Students will be prepared for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) industry certification exam during this subject.
Prerequisites: One of the following subjects – ITI581, ITE513, ITE514, ITC595 or sufficient security knowledge
ITE516 – Hacking Countermeasures will cover the following topics:
- Footprinting, Scanning and Enumeration.
- Penetration Testing, System Hacking, Session Hacking and Linux Hacking.
- Trojans, Back Doors, Viruses and Worms.
- Sniffers.
- Denial of Service.
- Social Engineering.
- Hacking networks and exploiting vulnerabilities.
- SQL Injections.
- Physical Security.
- Evading IDS, Firewalls and Honeypots.
- Buffer Overflows.
- Cryptography.
Assessment
- Lab Practical Task 1 – Password Fetcher (750 words – 15%)
- Lab Practical Task 2 – Wireless Reconnaissance (750 words – 15%)
- Social Engineering Essay (2000 words – 25%)
- Final Exam (45%)
Subject Availability
Session 3 (November)
The information above was accurate the time the subject was last run, but may change in future. Be sure to check the details in your subject outline upon enrolment.
