Ethical Hacking
Be a hacker; ethically.
In this course you will uncover the art of penetration testing—a way to find and fix vulnerabilities in digital systems. We’ll start with the basics and guide you through planning, sneaky reconnaissance, scanning, clever exploitation, post-exploitation tactics, and even how to report your findings. Imagine becoming a digital detective, learning how to uncover weak spots before the bad guys can. Plus, you won’t just learn, you’ll also get to practice your skills in hands-on labs using a cloud-based setup.
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- CTE80130
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 0.5 Practical Arts
- Prerequisite
- CTE80120 Intro to Cybersecurity
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Innovation Center to Host Free Screening of “Snowball Express” November 13
Families and community members are invited to a free screening of Disney’s “Snowball Express” on Friday, November 13, at St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Innovation Center, 33 Quail Road in Longmont. Hosted by the Innovation Center’s Creative Content Team, the event is part of the Colorado 150 Film Festival, celebrating Colorado’s 150th anniversary through films made […]
Superintendent’s Update: Discover Your Path
Find the best fit for your family with St. Vrain’s Options website. This interactive tool helps families explore schools across St. Vrain based on academic interests, focus programs and pathways, athletics and activities, school culture and location, and more. Superintendent’s Update Fall is always an exciting and busy time across St. Vrain, with our schools […]
Explore Space at the Innovation Center’s Family Event on October 26
St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Innovation Center, in partnership with the Space Foundation, invites elementary students and their families to an evening of discovery during Space in the Community on Monday, October 26, from 5–7 p.m. Hosted at the Innovation Center, the event will bring space exploration to life through an astronaut presentation and hands-on activities […]