OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Network Security and Penetration Testing |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN8300 |
| Host College |
Lambton College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
LA-ISN2003 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$403.25 |
| Hours |
45 |
| Pre-requisites |
OLRN8250 |
| Course Description |
Students examine the realm of network security, spotlighting the latest threats and vulnerabilities. The students address how and why people attack computers and networks--equipping them with the knowledge and techniques to successfully consider methods of combating hackers. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
Online-no supervision requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 70%, Test 15%, Final Exam 15% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
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| Mandatory Group Work |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Computer Security and Penetration Testing |
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| Author |
Alfred Basta, Nadine Basta, Mary Brown |
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| Publisher |
Cengage |
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| Edition |
2nd |
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| ISBN |
9780840020932 |
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