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Cybersecurity Lab (Offensive Tools)

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COM SCI X 420.8

This hands-on course explores common and specialized security tools for penetration assessments. Students will have the opportunity to create their own custom tool or an extension to a known tool.

Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $1,095.00

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What you can learn.

Examine cybersecurity concerns and threats
Learn how to recognize and describe cyber compliance
Discuss best practices for contextualizing past and current cyber threats

About This Course

This hands-on course explores common and specialized security tools used during penetration assessments. Beginning with an overview of the offensive attack profile, the risks associated and the strategy behind penetration testing, students will complete progressive exercises on the offensive steps taken during a professional penetration test. Topics covered will include setting up virtual machines for testing, testing methodologies, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, Metasploit and cross-site scripting (CSS). Students will have the opportunity to create their own custom tool or an extension to a known tool.
Prerequisites

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
405845
Fee:
$1,095.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Jan 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Jan 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Feb 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Feb 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Mar 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Mar 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Mar 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
405844
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements

Spring 2026 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
407460
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements

This course applies toward the following programs

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Systems Analysis

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certificate This certificate provides training in analysis and design of information systems. The program prepares students to perform information systems requirements analysis, design, development, installation, and operation as well as testing and documentation. Courses include computer network communication protocol TCP/IP, database management, network security, and operating systems. Formats: Online, In-Person

This certificate provides training in analysis and design of information systems. The program prepares students to perform information systems requirements analysis, design, development, installation, and operation as well as testing and documentation. Courses include computer network communication protocol TCP/IP, database management, network security, and operating systems. Formats: Online, In-Person