Offensive Cyber Security and Penetration Testing
UndergraduateTAS-ZAT2152024
Course information for 2024 intake
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Offensive Cyber Security and Penetration Testing
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Analyse the legal and ethical aspects of offensive cyber security.
- Apply the basic steps of penetration testing.
- Communicate information from a penetration testing process.
- Module 1: Introduction to offensive cyber security
- Module 2: Communication and Professionalism
- Module 3: Introducing Penetration Testing
- Module 4: Research and Reconnaissance
- Module 5: Scanning
- Module 6: Enumeration
- Module 7: Vulnerability Analysis
- Module 8: Exploitation
- Module 9: Escalation
- Module 10: Debrief and Useful Information
- Module 11: Reporting
- Module 12: Recommendations
This subject introduces you to the practical approaches taken in penetration testing – simulating aggressors in a cyber security penetration testing environment. The subject will be practical task focused and allow you to explore the penetration testing process from inception to completion with a focus on three key areas: legal and ethical considerations; conducting simulated penetration testing; and reporting findings.
This subject builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences. You will be introduced to discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences:
- concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others
- the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice
- the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and
- creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.
You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively.
- Testing in Simulated Environments (40%)
- Penetration Testing Agreement (30%)
- Debrief and Report (30%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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- 0.125 EFTSL
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