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
- Contribute competently in the computing industry by applying requisite technical skills.
- Demonstrate advancement in computing profession by enhancing their knowledge and skills.
- 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
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face Mode
Total Credits Hours Required
|
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 |
|
MATH3517 |
Pre-Calculus I |
N/C |
Deficiency Course |
|
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 |
|
MATH3518 |
Pre-Calculus II |
N/C |
Deficiency Course |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CS4526 |
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 |
CS6509 |
Network Security |
3 (3+0) |
Domain Core |
|
3 |
CS5523 |
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) |
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Semesters
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).