Ethical Hacker
Career and Technical Eduation (CTE) Course Description
Career and Technical Eduation (CTE) Course Description
The TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro certification measures an examinee's ability to perform tasks commonly performed by IT security professionals such as network and systems administrators and IT security specialists. These professionals are typically responsible for helping to implement and maintain security protocols and best practices. Passing the TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro Certification means you are capable of implementing layered security through group policy objects, access control lists, wireless and wired local area network security measures, and workstation and mobile device security measures.
The TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro certification measures an examinee's ability to perform tasks commonly performed by IT security professionals such as network and systems administrators and IT security specialists. These professionals are typically responsible for helping to implement and maintain security protocols and best practices. Passing the TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro Certification means you are capable of implementing layered security through group policy objects, access control lists, wireless and wired local area network security measures, and workstation and mobile device security measures.
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitions. It is a “hand-on” class and much of the work is completed independently.
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitions. It is a “hand-on” class and much of the work is completed independently.
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Penetration Testing Intro
- Social & Physical Security
- Reconnaissance & Enumeration
- Scanning & Analyze Vulnerabilities
- System Hacking
- Malware & Sniffers
- Session Hijacking & Denial of Service
- ISD, Firewalls, & Honeypots
- Web Servers & Web Applications
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, & Mobile Devices
- Cloud Computing & Internet of Things
- SQL Injections & Cryptography
Course Prerequisites
Course Prerequisites
- Ethical Hacker
- Good Work Ethic
Certifications
Certifications
Required
Certification Test Total Points: 2000
Certification Test Passing Points: 1360
Certification Test Attempts: 1 - additional attempts at $39 each
- IT Specialist - Network Security (Certiport)
Optional (BPA Contest 320 - Computer Security - free testing at NLC)
Certification Test Total Points: 1000
Certification Test Passing Points: 700
Certification Test Attempts: Multiple with restrictions
Articulation
Articulation
- Language Other Than English: The second credit can be substituted with CTE program completion
- Physical Education & Health: PE/Health credit can be substituted with additional CTE program completion
- Science: One credit of Physics or Chemistry can be substituted with CTE program completion
- Social Studies: One credit of Social Studies (except Govt) can be substituted with additional CTE program completion
- Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts: Credit can be substituted with CTE program completion
Other
Other
- Grades: 10-12
- Length: 1 semester
- Credits: 1/2
Agenda:
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