Abstract
A penetration test, colloquially known as a pen test, is an authorised simulated cyber attack on a computer system, performed to evaluate the security of the system. During this subject, students will learn how to use penetration testing to gain an understanding of the security posture of IT environments and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Scoping a penetration testPutting together a penetration testing platformRisk Management BasicsScanning the networkComplianceCustomer engagementService and account enumerationSocial engineeringVulnerability scanningWeb application exploitsPrivilege escalationWireless attacksThe penetration test report
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to identify the vulnerabilities of systems and allocate priority to activities needed to improve security and securing infrastructure;
2.
be able to validate and exploit common vulnerabilities located in the attack surface of systems and applications;
3.
be able to determine the plausibility of a particular set of attack vectors;
4.
be able to advise on how organisations can meet cyber security compliance requirements;
5.
be able to assess and report on the potential impact of cyber security breaches on a company; and
6.
be able to develop a detailed penetration testing report at a professional level suitable for a company executive audience.
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students enrolled in IT Masters relevant courses.