Courses teach hacking, computer security

IT professionals interested in furthering their security skills can do so with two classes being offered by the Technology Education program through Continuing Education.

The Certified Ethical Hacker course aims “to equip information security professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify and correct weaknesses that make information systems vulnerable to attack.” Topics include scanning networks; system hacking; trojans and backdoors; viruses and worms; social engineering; denial of service; SQL injection; hacking wireless networks; cryptography; and penetration testing. The $2,599 weeklong class begins Feb. 24.

Another course prepares students for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification exam. It is expected to be offered again in the future, and teaches students how to set up multiple levels of defense to protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of a company’s IT assets and information.

For information about these courses and other learning opportunities, visit continue.utah.edu.