Mar 14, 2026  
2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin 
    
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2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin

CSCI 5619 - Graduate Ethical Hacking and Offensive Security

Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4619
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200
Description: This course will instruct students in techniques used by hackers to identify vulnerabilities and facilitate the development of solutions for hardening systems and improving system and network security. Effective use of penetration testing tools and the use of proactive offensive security tactics will be emphasized.