Some Received Comments on IFS4103 (Penetration Testing Practice) Module

Comments in AY2018-19 Semester 1 (The first iteration of the module with 8 students):

  • "Provide a great opportunity for students to pen-test real systems."

  • "Give students a holistic view of the process of a typical pen-testing engagement in the industry. Good coverage and guide on report and presentation."

  • "An excellent opportunity to experience how real systems are secured through security tests both manually and automatically. The module also provided the chance to pen-test real systems including communicating with clients on the scope of the penetration testing to finally presenting the findings of the penetration test."

  • "Great introduction to penetration testing and a good hands on experience as a white hat hacker."

  • "Experience penetration testing."

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    Additional Comments in AY2018-19 Semester 2:

  • "Learn about what penetration testers in the industry do."

  • "Hands–on experience with Deloitte consultants!"

  • "Able to test real systems and work with industry partner."

  • "Learned a lot about actual penetration testing practice and reporting."

  • "Hands-on experience."

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    Additional Comments in AY2019-20 Semester 1:

  • "Deloitte involvement provided a lot of external, industrial insights."

  • "It simulated a semi–realistic situation of working in such a field."

  • "I appreciated the opportunity of working with clients from NUS."

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    Additional Comments in AY2020-21 Semester 1:

  • "Gives us an insight into how penetration testing is done in the industry and allows us to gain first–hand experience in testing real world web applications. The sharing by Deloitte also allowed me to learn a lot more about penetration testing."

  • "Experience gained from engaging with an actual client."

  • "Get to pen-test NUS applications"

  • "Good exposure in the field of pen-testing."

  • "There were many interesting sharings."

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