SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
50612METOZ-BGP0183 Sızma Testi ve Güvenlik Açığı Analizi 2 Fall 2 0 2 4
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery:
Name of Coordinator: Instructor FATİH BİNGÜL
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:

Dersin Kategorisi: Field Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to teach students how to enhance the security of information systems through the application of penetration testing and vulnerability analysis processes. Additionally, it aims to develop participants' abilities to recognize, assess, and report security vulnerabilities, helping them to devise effective defense strategies against cyber threats.
Course Content: Provides information about penetration testing terminology and methodology.
Detecting and researching security vulnerabilities in the server and web applications and exploiting the vulnerability detected as a result
Provides information about methods.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Defines basic concepts and terminology about penetration testing and vulnerabilities.
  2) Gains the ability to detect and analyze security vulnerabilities in different systems and applications.
  3) Gains the ability to effectively use popular tools used for penetration testing (e.g. Metasploit, Nmap).
  4) Gains the ability to professionally report detected security vulnerabilities and make recommendations.
  5) Gains knowledge of ethical rules and legal frameworks during penetration tests and the ability to act in accordance with these principles.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Penetration Testing Basic Concepts Fully comprehensive virtual test laboratory installation and applied penetration tests: Pentest lab / Mehmet Ali Yalçınkaya. AuthorYalçınkaya, Mehmet Ali
2) Penetration Testing General Concepts Fully comprehensive virtual test laboratory installation and applied penetration tests: Pentest lab / Mehmet Ali Yalçınkaya. AuthorYalçınkaya, Mehmet Ali
3) Penetration Testing Methodologies Fully comprehensive virtual test laboratory installation and applied penetration tests: Pentest lab / Mehmet Ali Yalçınkaya. AuthorYalçınkaya, Mehmet Ali
4) Social Engineering and Institutional Structures Çakır, H., & Taşer, M. (2023). Evaluation of Cyber ​​Security Activities and Training Studies Conducted in Turkey. Gazi University Journal of Science Part C: Design and Technology, 11(2), 347-366. https://doi.org/10.29109/gujsc.1165131
5) Cyber Kill Chain Introduction to cyber security with applications / M. Alparslan Akyıldız. AuthorAkyıldız, M. Alparslan
6) Mitre Attack Freamwork Introduction to cyber security with applications / M. Alparslan Akyıldız. AuthorAkyıldız, M. Alparslan
7) Data collection Introduction to cyber security with applications / M. Alparslan Akyıldız. AuthorAkyıldız, M. Alparslan
8) Midterm
9) Penetration Testing Tools Introduction to cyber security with applications / M. Alparslan Akyıldız. AuthorAkyıldız, M. Alparslan
10) Metasploit Framework Introduction to cyber security with applications / M. Alparslan Akyıldız. AuthorAkyıldız, M. Alparslan
11) System and Network Penetration Testing Introduction to cyber security with applications / M. Alparslan Akyıldız. AuthorAkyıldız, M. Alparslan
12) Post Exploitation Introduction to cyber security with applications / M. Alparslan Akyıldız. AuthorAkyıldız, M. Alparslan
13) Active Directory Attacks The Art of Hacking and Defense Okan Kurtuluş
14) Web Penetration and Wireless Network Penetration Testing Introduction to applied cyber security / M. Alparslan Akyıldız. AuthorAkyıldız, M. Alparslan
15) CTF Solution and Reports Cyber ​​security and hacking / Mustafa Altınkaynak. AuthorAltınkaynak, Mustafa
16) Final Exam
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Uygulamalarla siber güvenliğe giriş / M. Alparslan Akyıldız.
yazarAkyıldız, M. Alparslan

Siber güvenlik : saldırı & savunma stratejileri/ Erdal Özkaya ; Raif Sarıca, Şükrü Durmaz.

Siber güvenlik ve hacking / Mustafa Altınkaynak.
yazarAltınkaynak, Mustafa

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Defines the corporate cyber security rules and guidelines. 4
1) Explains the basic, theoretical and practical information in the field of information security technology.
1) Experiences all processes in business life. 1
1) Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems. 3
1) Lists the tasks and responsibilities required to identify and prevent any exploitation of hardware. 2
1) Follow the patches of information technology systems published against known cyber security gaps. 4
2) Explains the importance of authorizing users as much as they can. 4
2) Has awareness for ethical and social responsibility. 3
2) Information Security Creates procedure and control components 4
2) Lists the tasks and responsibilities required to identify and prevent any abuse that may occur in software components. 3
2) Know and analyze cyber assets in terms of information security.
2) Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. 2
3) Identify non-technological tools and methods against cyber attack. 4
3) Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field. 3
3) Experience the cyber security risk management system.
3) Lists the tasks and responsibilities required to identify and prevent any abuse that may occur in local area networks. 4
3) Explains the necessary policies and processes for effective event management. 3
3) Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. 3
4) Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction. 1
4) Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
4) He/she applies the theoretical knowledge he/she has acquired in his/her lesson, which is a 21st century skill, in business life. 1
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester.
4) Explains the importance of monitoring the cyber systems for the correct structuring of the powers, the realization of the realized, failed or failed cyber attacks, the timely response to the protection and the fulfillment of the legal requirements. 4
4) Identifies the methods and methods of technological methods against cyber attack. 5
5) Acquires the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of Beykoz University on the basic level, inline with the expectations of business world and the society.
5) Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation. 3
5) User training and security awareness describes the importance of cyberspace. 4
6) Recall national and international legislation and regulations related to the field of Information Security Technology. 2
6) Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning. 2
7) Defines the fundamentals of programming and algorithm information. 3
7) Has awareness about citizenship competency.
8) Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur. 1
9) Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least A2 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B1).

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Project Preparation
Peer Education
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 20.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 1 14
Laboratory 14 1 14
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 2 10 20
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 48
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 10 20
Midterms 1 10 10
Semester Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 50
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 98
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 4