Abstract: Network and system attacking techniques is an unique professional course in computer school of UESTC (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China), which includes theory section and experiment section. Under the background of the teaching reform on the course, this paper summarizes the shortcomings in teaching contents, teaching methods and experimental environment. To further improve teaching quality, this paper provides a few reform ideas in teaching content and teaching methods for the course. The proposed ideas can benefit the improvement of students’ practice ability and innovative spirit, as well as cultivation of talents with comprehensive qualities.