CITE-237: Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense

Course Information

• Course Code: CITE-237
• Course Title: Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense
• Credits: 3
• Semester: 4

Program Context

This course is part of the Cyber Information Security Administration AAS program at North Idaho College.

Prerequisites

CITE-165 (Linux System Administration) and CITE-213 (Cybersecurity II)

Course Description

Comprehensive study of ethical hacking methodologies and defensive cybersecurity strategies. Students learn penetration testing techniques, vulnerability assessment tools, network reconnaissance, and system defense mechanisms. Course emphasizes legal and ethical frameworks for cybersecurity testing while developing practical skills in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.