3credit hour(s)Prerequisite:CIST 1680 + (CSCI 1220 or CSCI 1240 or CSCI 1230 or CSCI 1260) Pre- or corequisite:CIST 2881 This course introduces the essential concepts and practices of ethical hacking. Students will learn to use various ethical hacking tools and techniques to assess the security posture of a network and identify potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. The course is based on the EC Council Ethical Hacking ECH Version 12 and TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro certification exam domains/objectives. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of network security threats and vulnerabilities, and the ability to perform a comprehensive security assessment of a network. The course is suitable for students interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity or who want to improve their understanding of network security and ethical hacking.