Course Syllabus CSC 273 Ethical Hacking

Department: Computing Sciences
Date: 10/19/11
I. Course Prefix and Number: CSC 273
Course Name: Ethical Hacking
Course Syllabus
CSC 273 Ethical Hacking
Credit and Contact Hours: 3 credit hours - 3 contact hours
Catalog Description Including Pre- and Co-Requisites:
This course provides an in-depth look at network security concepts and techniques. It
will adopt a practical, hands-on approach when examining networking security
techniques. Along with examining different network strategies, the student will explore
the advancement of network implementation as well as exploring problem solving
strategies necessary in the field of info security.
Prerequisite: CSC 260 or permission of the instructor.
II. Course Outcomes and Objectives:
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course the participant will:
Defend a computer against a variety of different types of security attacks using a number of
hands-on techniques
Defend a LAN against a variety of different types of security attacks using a number of
hands-on techniques
Practice and use safe techniques on the World Wide Web
Prepare to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam
Relationship to Academic Programs and Curriculum:
This course is a required course for the Networking and Security Advisement Area of the Information
Technology Associate in Applied Science degree.

College Learning Outcomes Addressed by the Course:
Writing ethics/values
oral communications citizenship
reading global concerns
mathematics information resources
problem-solving professional competency
computer literacy
III. Instructional Materials and Methods:
Types of Course Materials:
Textbooks, lab manuals, and other related materials developed by the instructor.
Methods of Instruction (e.g. Lecture, Labs, Seminars …):
Lecture
Discussions
Demonstrations
Hands-on lab activities
Group projects
IV. Assessment Measures (Summarize how the College and student learning
outcomes will be assessed):
The demonstration of the satisfactory achievement of the above learning outcomes will be the
responsibility of the student, facilitated by the instructor. The department maintains a very
open attitude and believes each instructor should determine the grading system and evaluation
methods that will be used in his/her sections of the course. It is highly recommended that these
be communicated to the students the first week of the semester, preferable in writing.
Among the evaluation methods that could be used are hands-on practical exams, and quizzes.
Any grading system used must be consistent with the College Catalog and Middle States grading
procedure. Course policies about attendance, late work, academic honesty, etc. are at the

discretion of the instructor. If such policies exist, they must be communicated to the students,
preferably in writing.
V. General Outline of Topics Covered:
Ethical Hacking Overview
TCP/IP Concepts Review
Network and Computer Attacks
Footprinting and Social Engineering
Port Scanning
Enumeration
Programming for Security Professionals
Microsoft Operating System Vulnerabilities
Linux Operating System Vulnerabilities
Hacking Web Servers
Hacking Wireless Networks
Cryptography
Protecting Networks with Security Devices