BS (Cyber Security)

Introduction

The aim of the BS (Cyber Security) program is to train competent professionals who can grasp the procedures influencing information security, protect valuable information assets, gather and preserve digital evidence, analyze data, and detect and resolve security weaknesses. By imparting fundamental computer science knowledge crucial for the field, the program emphasizes hands-on learning through practical exercises in security-related courses. It's an advanced program merging Cyber Security expertise with contemporary technology and practical situations, geared towards ensuring graduates are well-prepared for immediate success in the industry.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

  1. Contribute competently in the computing industry by applying requisite technical skills.
  2. Demonstrate advancement in computing profession by enhancing their knowledge and skills.
  3. Demonstrate ethical values and contribute positively towards the society.

PROGRAM FEATURES

  • Low cost high quality education.
  • Highly qualified faculty.
  • Curriculum in-line with HEC
  • State of the art lab facility.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A-Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with Mathematics are required for admission in BS(CySec). Equivalency certificate by IBCC will be required in case of education from some other country or system. The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics ((non-credit)) in first two semesters.

The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics (06 credits) in first two semesters.

 

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face Mode

Total Credits Hours Required

133

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

CS3504

Computer Programming

4 (3+1)

Core

CS3503

Application of Information & Communication Technology

3 (2+1)

GER*

MATH3516

Discrete Mathematics

3 (3+0)

GER-QR1

MATH3502

Calculus-I

3 (3+0)

GER-QR2

ENGL3505

Functional English

3 (3+0)

GER
 

Total Credit Hours

16 (14+2)

  

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

CS3506

Object Oriented Programming

4 (3+1)

Core

CS3507

Database Systems

4 (3+1)

Core

CS3508

Digital Logic Design

3 (2+1)

Core

MATH3509

Calculus-II

3 (3+0)

Maths

MATH3512

Linear Algebra

3 (3+0)

Maths
 

Total Credit Hours

17 (14+3)

  

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

CS4521

Data Structures and Algorithms

4 (3+1)

Core

CS4522

Information Security

3 (2+1)

Core

CS4523

Artificial Intelligence

3 (2+1)

Core

CS4524

Computer Networks

3 (2+1)

Core

CS4525

Software Engineering

3 (3+0)

Core

STAT4509

Statistics & Probability

3 (3+0)

Maths
 

Total Credit Hours

19 (15+4)

  

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

CS35026

Computer Organization & Assembly Language

3 (2+1)

Core

CS5512

Cyber Security

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

CS4532

Information Assurance

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

PHY4509

Applied Physics

3 (2+1)

GER

ENGL3504

Expository Writing

3 (3+0)

GER

ITHC3501 / HADH3501

Islamic Studies / Ethics

2 (2+0)

GER
 

Total Credit Hours

17 (13+4)

  

S#

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS3502

Operating Systems

3 (2+1)

Core

2

CS6500

Network Security

3 (3+0)

Domain Core

3

CS6501

Secure Software Design & Development

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

4

CS6502

Analysis & Design of Algorithms

3 (3+0)

Core

5

—

Domain Elective I

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

6

MGT3504

Introduction to Management

2 (2+0)

GER

7

TFSR3501

Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation and Tafsir)

(NC)

Non-Credit
   

Total Credit Hours

17 (13+4)

  

S#

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS5525

Digital Forensics

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

2

CS5506

Parallel & Distributed Computing

3 (2+1)

Domain Core

3

—

Domain Elective II

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

4

—

Domain Elective III

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

5

—

Domain Elective IV

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

6

—

Domain Elective V

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

7

SERT3501

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

(NC)

Non-Credit
   

Total Credit Hours

18 (12+6)

  

S#

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS6501

Final Year Project – I

2 (0+2)

Core

2

—

Domain Elective VI

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

3

—

Domain Elective VII

3 (2+1)

Domain Elective

4

CS6503

IT Marketing Concepts

3 (3+0)

Social Sciences (SS)

5

ENGL3503

Technical and Business Writing

3 (3+0)

Maths & Support

6

MGT3503

Entrepreneurship

2 (2+0)

GER

7

CS6507

Internship

3 (0+3)

—
   

Total Credit Hours

19 (12+7)

  

S#

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Remarks

1

CS6504

Final Year Project – II

4 (0+4)

Core

2

PKST3502

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2 (2+0)

GER

3

CS6506

Professional Practices

2 (2+0)

GER

4

SOC3503

Civics and Community Engagement

2 (2+0)

GER
   

Total Credit Hours

10 (6+4)

  

Elective / Major Courses:

Domain Elective 01

Code

Course Title (HEC 2023)

Credit Hours

CS5524

Penetration Testing

3 (2+1)
 

Total

3 (2+1)

Domain Electives 02 – 05

Code

Course Title (HEC 2023)

Credit Hours

CS4527

Theory of Automata

3 (2+1)

CS5526

Cyber Law & Cyber Crime

3 (3+0)

CS5527

Wireless and Mobile Security

3 (2+1)

CS5504

Computer Architecture

2 (2+0)
 

Total

11 (9+2)

Domain Electives 06 – 07

Code

Course Title (HEC 2023)

Credit Hours

CS6522

Vulnerability Assessment & Reverse Engineering

3 (2+1)

CS6523

Hardware Security

3 (2+1)
 

Total

6 (4+2)

2

3

4

5

6

Semesters

08

Assessment Weightage

For Theory Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Assignment 10 20% 50% (In aggregate)
2 Assignment 2 10
3 Mid Term 30 30%
4 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
5 Final Exam 100 50% 50%
For Theory-Practical Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Assignment 10 20% 50% (In aggregate)
2 Assignment 2 10
3 Mid Term 30 30%
4 Practical 15
5 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
6 Final Exam 100 50% 50%
For Practical/FYP Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
2 Final Exam 100 100% 50%

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.