Information Systems Attacks and Defenses

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective penetration testing and develop defensive techniques that prevent the attack(s) or reduce the effectiveness or impact of those attacks, should they succeed. Students will focus on real-world examples of both perimeter network security and desktop security across almost any computing environment. Students can work with a range of network security toolboxes in a hands-on, robust software lab environment. Students will also learn how to use the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify and analyze various attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries and will understand how to apply Cyber Kill-chain strategies, followed by using the MITRE D3FEND framework to implement effective defensive measures to mitigate and prevent these and future attacks. Recommended Prerequisite: ICT 4605