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Network and System Pentesting12137/2013/2627/1/75
Study guide

Network and System Pentesting

12137/2013/2627/1/75
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Cybersecurity, programme stage 4
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Total study time: 150,00 hours
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Brouckxon Henk, Clauwaert Thomas, Demeyer Alvin, Dewulf Mattias
Language course: No
Languages: English

Omschrijving Volgtijdelijkheid (VT) (EN)

to be taken together with Linux Server Security AND to be taken together with Windows Server Security.

Omschrijving Doelstellingen (EN)

LR03:

03.1.4 Identifies and describes networks and protocols
03.2.1 Estimates the importance of reported vulnerabilities to a simulated organization and context
03.2.2 Selects relevant security testing techniques (including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, SAST, DAST) and interprets the results"
03.3.1 Integrates security testing (including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, SAST, DAST) in a simulated context

LR04:
04.3.1 Selects optimal security techniques in a combination of simulated contexts

LR08:

08.2.3 Communicates and reports in writing and orally, avoiding language errors
08.2.4 Uses the appropriate tools in communication and reporting

Omschrijving Inhoud (EN)

Reconnaissance
Scanning
Evading IDS, Firewalls and Honeypots
Enumeration
System Hacking
Trojans and Backdoors
Sniffers
Denial of Service
Social Engineering
Hacking Web Servers
Password Auditing
Hacking Wireless Networks
Linux Hacking
Post Exploitation

* All content contained herein is subject to change without notice

Omschrijving Studiematerialen (lijst) (EN)

Lecturer's courseMandatory
Mandatory

Omschrijving Eindcompetenties (lijst) (EN)

PBACS003: Across the full range of software, firmware and hardware technologies, evaluates and improves the cybersecurity of (sub)systems by detecting, analysing and dealing with existing attack vectors and vulnerabilities, this by deploying existing defensive and offensive security software, including developing proprietary scripts, penetration testing, digital footprint reduction and participating in red teaming exercises.
CodeDescription
PBACS003Across the full range of software, firmware and hardware technologies, evaluates and improves the cybersecurity of (sub)systems by detecting, analysing and dealing with existing attack vectors and vulnerabilities, this by deploying existing defensive and offensive security software, including developing proprietary scripts, penetration testing, digital footprint reduction and participating in red teaming exercises.
PBACS004: Selects and configures the optimal techniques, including identification, authentication and authorization and applies these within mainstream environments including physical and industrial environments for each phase of the cyber security process.
CodeDescription
PBACS004Selects and configures the optimal techniques, including identification, authentication and authorization and applies these within mainstream environments including physical and industrial environments for each phase of the cyber security process.
PBACS008: Communicates, reports and consults,at least in Dutch and English, on cyber security incidents and action plans with various stakeholders in a professional manner adapted to the target audience.
CodeDescription
PBACS008Communicates, reports and consults,at least in Dutch and English, on cyber security incidents and action plans with various stakeholders in a professional manner adapted to the target audience.

Omschrijving Onderwijsvorm (EN)

  • Lecture
  • Exercise class
  • Independent work

Omschrijving Evaluatie (lijst) (EN)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 2 (2nd sem) (regular exam schedule)exam: specific method or combination of methods60,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 3 (august/september) (regular exam schedule)exam: specific method or combination of methods60,00
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 2 (outside exam schedule)assignment: specific method or combination of methods40,00