Handbook

This subject introduces students to key concepts and practices related to ethical hacking, emphasising an ethical approach through the use of an isolated test environment. Topics covered include footprinting, reconnaissance, network scanning, enumeration, malware, sniffing, and social engineering. Students will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in systems and understand how these vulnerabilities can be exploited by an attacker. Moreover, students will acquire basic skills in hacking into systems and cracking passwords in an isolated test environment. Additionally, the subject will briefly explore hacking countermeasures to enhance students' understanding of defensive techniques.