CSE724

Ethical Hacking
Post-graduate Program

CSE724: Ethical Hacking

Offered: Fall 2025 (current)

Introduction to Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, Networking Fundamentals, Footprinting and Reconnaissance, Scanning Networks, Enumeration, Vulnerability Analysis, System Hacking, Malware Threats, Sniffing, Social Engineering, Denial-of-Service Attacks, Session Hijacking, Web Server and Application Hacking, SQL Injection, Wireless Network Hacking, Mobile Platform Hacking, Penetration Testing and Legal and Ethical Considerations. The emphasis will be on practical skills in penetration testing, tool usage, and understanding attacker methodologies while adhering to legal and ethical standards in cybersecurity.

Course Objectives

The core objectives of this course are to:
Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats like malware, sniffing, and social engineering while adhering to legal standards.
Apply networking, cryptography, and system hacking knowledge to secure systems and prevent unauthorized access.
Evaluate and test security of web, mobile, and wireless platforms against attacks like SQL injection and DoS.
Develop detailed penetration testing reports, documenting findings, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies clearly and professionally.

List of Books

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Course Coordinator

Dr. Md Sadek Ferdous


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