Ethical Hacking Practices
Computer Science
A course by
Whitecliffe College
Gain practical skills in ethical hacking to protect, defend, and recover organisational networks, applications, and devices from cyber threats in this 9-week, 100% online, micro-credential.
NZ$575
inc GST
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NZ$575
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Apply ethical hacking practices
Gain the ability to intervene, protect, and recover networks, applications, and devices through ethical hacking techniques.
Implement defensive measures
Develop preventive strategies to reduce cyber threats and help organisations withstand attacks.
What You're Signing Up For
This micro-credential provides hands-on skills in ethical hacking intervention, protection, recovery, and prevention for organisational networks, applications, and devices, contextualised for New Zealand's IT sector. It is designed for adults with IT industry experience in information security/network security seeking upskilling, or school leavers with relevant IT background. Learners will use webinars, asynchronous modules, and iLab activities to prepare for industry-aligned ethical hacking practices.
Course Content
- Ethical hacking intervention for networks, applications, and devices
- Cyber threat prevention and detection techniques
- Protective measures for organisational digital assets
- Incident recovery procedures
- Industry updates and new hacking techniques
- Hands-on practice in secure virtual labs (iLab)
- Assessment through project-based summative evaluation
What you need to know first
Basic IT and information security/network security knowledge equivalent to level 5 or above or related work experience.
Preferably those with a Bachelor degree or diploma in IT.
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Entry-level cyber operations support rolesIT support staff with a focus on securityJunior cybersecurity/ethical hacking roles
