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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science
Revision: 2
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-0704-2026
Course syllabus
PEN testing and Ethical Hacking
PEN testing and Ethical Hacking
6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)
Course code: DV2647
Main field of study: Computer Science
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: Second-cycle
Specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2026-09-15
Approved: 2026-09-15
1. Decision
This course is established by Dean 2023-05-23. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Computer Science 2026-09-15 and applies from 2026-09-15.
2. Prior knowledge
2.1 Entry requirements
Admission to the course reuires 30 credits consisting credits from courses in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent, and include courses in Basic Programming, 5 credits, Object Oriented Programming, 5 credits, Algorithms and Data Structures, 5 credits, as well as Data communication or Data Networks, 5 credits. English 6.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The course provides an in-depth understanding of the phases of penetration testing, different attack vectors and preventive countermeasures. The student learns to understand and detect weaknesses and vulnerabilities in information systems, perform attacks and check the strength of existing security controls, etc. The course also addresses ethical aspects in the field.
3.2 Content
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 2705 | Laboratory Session 1 | 1 credits | GU |
| 2715 | Laboratory Session 2 | 1 credits | GU |
| 2725 | Laboratory Session 3 | 1 credits | GU |
| 2735 | Laboratory Session 4 | 1 credits | GU |
| 2745 | Written Assignment | 2 credits | AF |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.
The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.