COMPUTER ENGINEERING (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
CYS5178	Penetration Testing	Fall	3	0	3	12

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET NACİ ÜNAL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Introducing the concept of penetration tests and learning penetration test steps.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will have information about up-to-date topics such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.

Course Content

Basic concepts. Pentest. Planning. Target. Risks. Reporting. Basic Linux knowledge. Basic network information. Vulnerability scanning. Database penetration tests. Web applications penetration tests.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Explanation of the course, its activity and its content.	Lecture notes.
2)	Basic concepts. Pentest. Planning. Target. Risks. Reporting.	Lecture notes.
3)	Basic Linux knowledge.	Lecture notes.
4)	Basic Linux knowledge.	Lecture notes.
5)	Basic network information.	Lecture notes.
6)	Basic network information.	Lecture notes.
7)	Vulnerability scanning.	Lecture notes.
8)	Vulnerability scanning.	Lecture notes
9)	Vulnerability scanning.	Lecture notes.
10)	Database penetration tests.	Lecture notes
11)	Database penetration tests.	Lecture notes
12)	Database penetration tests.	Lecture notes
13)	Web applications penetration tests.	Lecture notes
14)	Web applications penetration tests	Lecture notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	"Advanced Penetration Testing: Hacking the World's Most Secure Networks 1st Edition". Wil Allsopp.
References:	Ders notları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 0
Homework Assignments	4	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	12	168
Presentations / Seminar	2	3	6
Homework Assignments	4	8	32
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			288

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Ability to identify and apply advanced concepts in computer engineering
2)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams.
3)	Have theoretical and practical basis in computer engineering and science to be able to conduct related academic research independently.
4)	Ability to apply advanced mathematical and engineering knowledge on real problems.
5)	Ability to search the scientific literature related to a research project and find the relationships with own research
6)	Ability to interprete scientific research and use the findings
7)	Ability to work efficiently in interdisciplinary research teams
8)	Ability to attain scientific knowledge
9)	Ability find ways to improve upon current knowledge
10)	Ability to present research findings in seminars and conferences
11)	Ability to write research progress reports by referring to published theses and papers.
12)	Ability to show the responsibility of professional and ethical behavior