Feb 05, 2025  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2024-2025 
  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

CSCI 365 - Penetration Testing


3 Credit Hours
This course will cover the skills necessary to understand different types of attacks and exploits against hosts and networks. Students will utilize hands-on labs to learn reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and other penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers. The course will also cover the computer security resources that cover new vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks. Fundamentals of information assurance including legal, ethical, and compliance issues will be taught and enforced.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate level CSCI360 Minimum grade of C-

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate


College of Arts & Sciences Computer Science