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.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online
It will take a total of 9 weeks
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.
Support digital asset protection
Provide entry-level operational support to secure organisational digital assets in response to cyber threats.
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.
Able to perform basic IT tasks such as installing software, using operating systems (Windows or Linux), creating and supporting a basic network.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level cyber operations support roles
IT support staff with a focus on security
Junior cybersecurity/ethical hacking roles