Network Attack And Defend

Course/Section: CSEC 1515 - NT

Instructor: G. Hawley

College: Western Wyoming College

Additional Course Fees: $35.00

Description: This course will cover cybersecurity attack and defend techniques and tools. Students will have an opportunity to explore the use of network scanning and system vulnerability assessment tools. The most frequent methods adversaries use to attack systems and networks will be discussed. The steps included in conducting a cybersecurity assessment and a penetration test will be explained and explored. Tools examined in this course include, but are not limited to, Snort, Wireshark, Kali Linux, Nmap, Nessus, and Hash Cat.

Term: Spring 2027

Registration Dates: 10/15/2026 - 01/18/2027

Class Dates: 01/19/2027 - 05/16/2027

Delivery Method: Online - Asynchronous

Delivered completely online over the Internet without face-to-face meeting requirements or required meeting times from the instructor. Access to course materials will require login. (ASYNCHRONOUS)