Computer course to teach hacking

A Scottish university is launching a course to teach students how to be computer hackers.
But the degree at Abertay University in Dundee, beginning later this year, will teach "ethical" hacking.
Students will be taught how to crack sophisticatedsecurity systems so they can advise organisations how to protect theirnetworks.
The course, which is seeking government accreditation, comes as demand for traditional computer courses declines.
Advisory role
The prospectus for the new course makes reference to thewell-known saying, "it takes a thief to catch a thief", but theuniversity has insisted that it is not designed to turn students intohackers.
Applicants to the four-year BSc in Ethical Hacking andCountermeasures will also face a tough government vetting process toensure students do not enrol with the intention of using their skillsto break the law.
Abertay is hoping the course will gain accreditationfrom the Department of Trade and Industry's Institute of InformationSecurity Professionals.
Course leaders will also seek recognition from the British Computer Society, a chartered organisation.

                                                    Abertay University

                                                    British Computer Society

                                                    Department of Trade and Industry

                                                    Institute of Information Security Professionals

I definately think that should be illegal. Even if it is said to teach "ethical" computer hacking, its still computer hacking. The students will what they've learned and do with it what they want.

I support this. Why? Because teaching these people to "hack" will provide more system security trained people who might help in the time of need.

@blueeyes21, I don't see why this should be illegal. That's what you're talking about it's called "cracking" and should not be confused with "hacking" which is completly different and it might be useful, instead of doing harm.

I took Web Design in College and I learned about hacking in my downtime so I can make my websites hack proof. I desided to do this after my own website got hacked and I lost everything. I think it's a good idea if it's for the right reasons. But all you need to do is buy the many books on hacking...it's cheaper than a class....