Introduction to Kali Linux and Ethical Hacking

Harvard Summer School

CSCI S-212

Section 1

CRN 35919

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This course introduces the fundamentals of Kali Linux, a powerful operating system used for penetration testing, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, students learn the basics of Kali Linux installation, navigation, essential tools, and ethical hacking techniques. The course emphasizes ethical considerations and legal implications of hacking practices, focusing on the use of hacking skills for defensive purposes.

Instructor Info

David Cass, MBA

Vice President, Cyber and IT Risk, Supervision Group, Federal Reserve Bank of New York


Heather Hinton, PhD

Chief Information Security Officer in Residence, Professional Association of CISOs


Meeting Info

TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm (6/23 - 8/8)

Participation Option: On Campus, Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous

In online asynchronous courses, you are not required to attend class at a particular time. Instead you can complete the course work on your own schedule each week.

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 17, 2025

Additional Time Commitments

Required sections to be arranged.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of computer operating systems and networking concepts is recommended but not required. Familiarity with the Linux command line interface will be beneficial.

Notes

Students can attend in person on campus, participate live online at the time the class meets via web conference, or watch the recorded video asynchronously. Recorded sessions are typically available within a few hours of the end of class and no later than the following business day.

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35919 1 On Campus, Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Team Taught Open TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Jun 23 to Aug 8