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There are 5 modules in this course
I’ve heard this before – “I’m not sure my computer security practices are working”. I reply “Have you tested them?” This course is the fourth and final course in the Practical Computer Security specialization. In this course, you’ll learn how to proactively test what you have put in place to protect your data. In the first week you’ll be able to discuss the basics of deterrents and how to “trick” attackers into believing they’ve hit a goldmine of data away from your real systems. In week 2, you’ll be able to understand and discuss the steps of penetration testing methodology. In week 3, you will be able to understand and apply what you have learned on your own systems to test whether your systems are secure or not. In week 4, we’ll discuss planning for your own methodology that you can apply to your own systems. And finally in week 5, we’ll finish up with a project that will allow you to test your skills in a safe environment.
This module covers information sharing. Information sharing is an important tool to help organizations gather information from others so they can protect themselves.
Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!•5 minutes
Threat Intelligence•23 minutes
Resources for building your own testing environment•30 minutes
Lecture Slides•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Week 1: Information Sharing•30 minutes
Practice Quiz - Week 1•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Information Sharing•10 minutes
Penetration Testing - Methodology
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module will cover the pen testing methodology. Not following a pen testing methodology may lead to false positives or worse, false negatives in a testing scenario.
"Warning - only try this at home, or with written permission"•4 minutes
Penetration Testing•7 minutes
Intelligence Gathering•11 minutes
Vulnerability Scanning•9 minutes
Exploitation•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 25 minutes
Resources to help you further your skills•15 minutes
Lecture Slides•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Week 2 - Methodology•30 minutes
Practice Quiz - Week 2•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Methodology•10 minutes
Common Pen Testing Tools
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module will cover some of the tools used in the penetration testing methodology. These are just common tools used to gain information, find exploits and compromise systems. There are many more tools out there, but these are the most commonly used.
This module will cover some of the other issues and concerns for those interested in proactive security. Legal issues are important for any level of management and administration to be concerned with. Planning goes a long way toward effective proactive computer security.
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Reviewed on Nov 9, 2020
Excellent course! Of the entire specialization, this is the course I've liked the most. I like that it includes both theory and practical cases, not only for the last assigment.
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Reviewed on Nov 13, 2020
Very helpful in building knowledge towards more advance security related certifications. This, for me, was good in terms of understanding the surface of Ethical Hacking.
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Reviewed on Sep 8, 2019
Very informative and instructive course. It's also the most challenging part of the course.
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