IT professionals are being offered an insight into the
world of computer hackers on the UK's first hands-on ethical
hacking course.
The five-day intensive course is designed to help IT professionals
who have a working knowledge of Windows, Linux and TCP/IP to
improve the security of their companies' systems.
Roger Chapman, founder of The Training Company, said the course,
which has been available for several months in the US, is the first
of its kind in the UK.
"There are a multitude of supplier-specific security courses, but
in terms of hands-on courses that offer people the chance to think
like a hacker, this is unique," he said.
The training covers social engineering techniques, wireless network
security, internal hacking and denial of service attacks, and
penetration testing.
Chapman denied that the training course would attract unethical
hackers. "A hacker is not going to spend thousands of pounds on a
course. There a plenty of websites they can look at for free," he
said.
As a safeguard, applicants are asked to sign a legally binding
document promising not to use their skills for illegal
hacking.
The course, which costs £2,950 for 12 to 14 hours tuition a day,
has attracted interest from financial services companies, banks and
IT contractors who are keen to improve their portfolio of
skills.
Applicants need to have a working knowledge of Linux, which is used
as a launchpad by most hackers. Those without Linux skills can sign
up for a longer version of the course which includes training in
Linux.
www.trainingcamp.co.uk