The main activity of the course is a project where students independently attack a corporate computer network with the aim of exfiltrating specific information. The network is rigged by the course responsibles in a virtual environment. To carry out the attack, the students are free to use their imagination and tools available on Internet. Tools for network and vulnerability scanning, platforms for exploit development, command and control, passwork creacking, etc. are presented during the course, but students are free to employ methods and tools of their own choice.
EP274U Ethical hacking I 3.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2021
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus EP274U (Autumn 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to
• perform reconnaissance, identifying and selecting targets for attack, e.g. by means of network scanning
• identify vulnerabilities in network equipment and applications
• communicate and execute exploits on vulnerable systems
• install and use remote access trojans for remote system control
• identify password files and extract passwords
• exfiltrate data
• implement solutions to strengthen the information security of computer networks
• give an account of Swedish legislation applicable in the area in order to be able to evaluate the information security in computer networks by having extensive knowledge of the assailant's possibilities practically.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
• Basic programming skills
• Knowledge in English equivalent to English B/English 6.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- PROA - Project assignment, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Computer Science and Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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