Pentesting (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to examine networks from the hacker's point of view.
You are able to gather comprehensive information about the target of the penetration testing and understand the importance of the information acquisition.
You are able to use pentesting tools and different hacking techniques.
You are able to perform the penetration testing to the target.
You are able to report the identified security shortcomings and propose improvements to the security of the target.

Content

What is penetration testing?
Why is it mportant to perform penetration testing?
What is ethical hacking?

Course material

The study materials are compiled on the Learn platform for the study module. These study materials have been gathered from various sources, and there is no requirement for students to purchase or borrow any textbooks for the study module.

Study forms and methods

You participate in the scheduled teaching and guidance as per the study schedule. Your studies are structured around group meetings and self-paced learning tasks according to the schedule.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Possible work assignments from the industry, as well as guest speakers from companies.
Collaboration with projects and staying updated with current industry-oriented podcasts. Potential external guest lecturer. Potential participation in the CitySec event.

Timing of exams and assignments

Deadlines for the study module's assignments are set according to the schedule of the study module.

Student workload

135 hours, of which approximately 55 hours are for face-to-face instruction.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Practical assignments, learning tasks, and active participation in the implementation.

Qualifications

Basics of cybersecurity
Basics of networking
basics of programming
Operating systems
Cybersecurity
Information security