ITC 4610 — Penetration Testing
3 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springOnlineOnline
Examines processes used in penetration testing and ethical hacking. Focuses on identifying, assessing, remediating, and managing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities effectively. Key topics include an overview of the current cybersecurity landscape; information gathering techniques; identification of vulnerabilities across network, host, and application attack vectors; and exploitation methods used by penetration testers and attackers. Analyzes the legal and regulatory frameworks governing penetration testing, including the ethics and professional standards that govern the legitimate actions of penetration testers. Blends theoretical knowledge and practical application to offer students an opportunity to obtain essential skills needed to strengthen the security posture of computer networks in various organizational contexts.
Prerequisites
- ITC 2200 (min D-)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 20 | 30 | 67% | 10.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 17 | 30 | 57% | 13.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Betty Lauer (100% of students)
Spring
- Betty Lauer (100% of students)
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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