CSCI2010
ETHICAL HACKING
- Department
- Computer Science
- Terms offered
- 4
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Section information text: This course provides an in-depth understanding of how to effectively protect computer networks. Students will learn the tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers. In addition, the course provides a thorough discussion of what and who an ethical hacker is and how important they are in protecting corporate and government data from cyber attacks. Students will learn updated computer security resources that describe new vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks. Also covered is a thorough update of federal and state computer crime laws, as well as changes in penalties for illegal computer hacking.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2013–2020
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 7 spring terms since 2020. | 2030 Summer: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 7 summer terms since 2020. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 7 spring terms since 2020. | 2029 Summer: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 7 summer terms since 2020. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 7 spring terms since 2020. | 2028 Summer: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 7 summer terms since 2020. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 8% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 7 spring terms since 2020. | 2027 Summer: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 7 summer terms since 2020. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2020 | Not offered | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2013 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent firstNo meeting times recorded for this course.
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2020 | Betty J. Lauer | Online | 1 | 2 of 25 enrolled | 11226 |
| Spring 2020 | Betty J. Lauer | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 25 enrolled | 37795 |
| Fall 2018 | Germinal Isern | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 25 enrolled | 26738 |
| Fall 2013 | Germinal Isern | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 25 enrolled | 23433 |