This course introduces security testing to those who are new to the field. This course is intended for novices who have a thorough grounding in computer and networking basics but want to learn how to protect networks by using an attacker’s knowledge to compromise network security. By understanding what tools and methods a hacker uses to break into a network, security testers can protect systems from these attacks.
Both public and private companies rely on skilled professionals to conduct test attacks on their networks as a way to discover vulnerabilities before attackers do. “Ethical hacker” is one term used to describe these professionals; others are “security tester” or “penetration tester.”