Penetration Testing is the authorized process of attacking a computer system to evaluate the security of the system by identifying and verifying security weaknesses and is a vital component in maintaining a strong security posture in enterprise environments. This module covers the terminology and techniques used in computer system penetration testing, where the learner will develop both theoretical knowledge of the activities of a penetration tester and the trade-craft necessary to perform penetration testing. On completion of this module, the learner will have the knowledge and skills to ethically expose potential threats in computer systems.

Lecturer: Dr. George O'Mahony