IT 422 ADVANCED TEAM-BASED ATTACK/DEFEND TECHNIQUES

This course is designed to synthesize knowledge of the hacking and counter hacking strategies. In a semester long project, students will simulate the functioning of a real-world cybersecurity team by actively addressing a variety of security challenges. Each work team will be required to not only prepare offensive attacks and defensive security measures, but also to formally to test their proposed countermeasures to ensure accuracy. As a result, this problem-based course also enables students to hone the communication (written and verbal), contribution, and collaboration skills necessary for success as a well-round security professional.

Credits

Prerequisite

IT 417 and IT 419

Distribution

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY