BS Cyber Security

Introduction of the BS Cyber Security Program

A Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security program is designed to educate students on the growing risks and challenges in the digital landscape and how to safeguard data, systems, and networks from malicious attacks, breaches, and unauthorized access. As industries undergo rapid digital transformation, cyber threats such as hacking, phishing, ransomware, and data breaches have become increasingly common. This structured academic program aims to equip future cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively detect, prevent, and respond to these evolving threats.

Degree Requirements and Roadmap BS Cyber Security Program

1. Degree Requirements

Each candidate for the BS Cyber Security degree is required to successfully earn 132 Cr.  Hrs.  with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 as per the following detail:

Areas Courses Credit Hours
Computing Core 14 47
Domain Core 6 18
Domain Elective 7 21
Mathematics & Supporting Courses** 4 12
Elective Supporting Courses 1 3
General Education Requirements 12 31
Total 44 132

** Pre-Medical students have to pass 2 additional mathematics deficiency courses of 6 credit hours within one year of their regular bachelor studies

1.1 Computing Core Courses (14 Courses) (47 Cr. Hrs.)

# Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
COMPUTING CORE
1 Programming Fundamentals CP113 3
Programming Fundamentals Lab CP111 1
2 Object Oriented Programming CP223 3
Object Oriented Programming Lab CP221 1
Data Structures CP233 3
3 Data Structures Lab CP231 1
4 Database Systems DB203 3
Database Systems Lab CP201 3
5 Operating Systems AR332 2
Operating Systems Lab AR331 1
6 Software Engineering SE203 3
7 Computer Networks NS302 2
Computer Networks Lab NS301 1
8 Information Security NS312 3
Information Security Lab NS311 1
9 Analysis of Algorithm AL303 3
10 Digital Logic Design AR102 2
Digital Logic Design Lab AR101 1
11 Artificial Intelligence AL312 2
Artificial Intelligence Lab AL311 1
12 Computer Organization & Assembly Language AR223 3
Computer Organization & Assembly Language Lab AR221 1
13 Final Year Project I CP223 3
14 Final Year Project II CP223 3

1.2 Domain Core Courses (18 Cr. Hrs.)

1 Cyber Security NS342 2
Cyber Security Lab NS341 1
2 Information Assurance CY312 2
Information Assurance Lab CY311 1
3 Secure Software Design and Development SD342 2
Secure Software Design and Development Lab SD341 1
4 Parallel & Distributed Computing CP442 2
Parallel & Distributed Computing Lab CP441 1
5 Network Security NS422 2
Network Security Lab CY412 2
6 Digital Forensic CY412 2
Digital Forensic Lab CY411 1

1.3 Cyber Security Elective Courses (21 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
CyberSec Elective I 3
CyberSec Elective II 3
CyberSec Elective III 3
CyberSec Elective IV 3
CyberSec Elective V 3
CyberSec Elective VI 3
CyberSec Elective VII 3

List of Cyber Security Elective Courses: Following is a list of elective courses. New elective courses may be added to this list. Students may be recommended to make their choice of electives, in the light of a soft specialization.

# Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1 Security Architecture and Design CY493 3
2 Ethical Hacking CY363 3
3 Cloud Security NS353 3
4 Cybersecurity Policy and Governance SEP343 3
5 IoT Security NS363 3
6 Cybersecurity Analytics and Big Data CY423 3
7 Wireless and Mobile Security CY353 3
8 Malware Analysis CY343 3
9 Information System Security CY323 3
10 Cyber Law & Cyber Crime (Cyber Warfare) CY373 3
11 Cryptanalysis CY393 3
12 Control System Security CY453 3
13 Speech Processing ML443 3
14 Machine Learning ML302 2
Machine Learning Lab ML301 1
15 Cloud Computing DB323 3

1.4 Mathematics & Supporting Courses (12 Cr. Hrs.)

# Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1 Multivariable Calculus MAT243 3
2 Linear Algebra MAT233 3
3 Probability and Statistics MAT253 3
4 Technical and Business Writing ENG203 3
5* Pre-Calculus (Only for Pre-Medical) MAT103 3
6* Elementary Algebra (Only for Pre-Medical) MAT123 3

1.5 Elective Supporting Courses (3 Cr. Hrs)

# Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1 Social Science 3

1.6 General Education Courses (31 Cr. Hrs.)

# General Education Cluster Cr. Hrs.
1 Application of Information & Communication Technologies 4
2 Functional English 3
3 Expository Writing 3
4 Quantitative Reasoning – I 3
5 Quantitative Reasoning – II 3
6 Islamic Studies 2
7 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2
8 Social Sciences 2
9 Natural Sciences 3
10 Arts & Humanities 2
11 Civics and Community Engagement 2
12 Entrepreneurship 2

List of General Education Courses: Following is a list of general education courses. New courses may be added to this list.

# Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1 Introduction to Computing CP103 3
Introduction to Computing Lab CP101 1
2 Calculus and Analytical Geometry MAT113 3
3 Discrete Structures AL143 3
4 English Composition & Comprehension (Functional English) ENG101 3
5 Communication & Presentation Skills (Expository Writing) ENG102 3
6 Pakistan Studies PAK101 2
7 Islamic Studies ISL201 2
8 Professional Practices SEP203 2
9 Basic Electronics GE102 2
Basic Electronics Lab GE1021 1
10 Civics and Community Engagement SEP113 2
11 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan PAK102 2
12 Introduction to Psychology PSY101 3
13 Foreign Language 3
14 Introduction to Business 3
15 Entrepreneurship 3
16 Creative Graphics 2
17 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
18 Enterprise Resource Planning 3
19 Human Resource Management 3
20 Financial Accounting 3

2. Design Project (06 Cr. Hrs.)

After the completion of 90 Cr. Hr., the students are required to demonstrate their practical skills in the field of Cyber Security by designing and implementing a project worth of 06 Cr. Hrs. The project shall be completed in two parts as given below:

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Final Year Project I CP483 3
Final Year Project II CP493 3

3. Community Service

Each student is required to complete 65 hours’ community work usually after 4th semester which would be prerequisite to clear the student for the award of degree.

4. Program Duration

This is a four-year degree program comprising of 08 semesters with a minimum of 132 Cr. Hrs. There will be Fall each year. The summer semester will be utilized for internship of deficiency courses. The minimum and maximum duration to complete BS Cyber Security Program is 04 and 07 years respectively.

Outline

Road Map

  • Year 1, Semester 1


    Sr. No. Course Code Pre-Req Course Domain Credit Hours
  • 1CP103Introduction to Computing (GE-I)GER3
  • CP101Introduction to Computing - Lab (GE-I)GER1
  • 2ENG110Functional English (GE-II)GER3
  • 3GE102 Basic Electronics (GE-III)GER2
  • GE101Basic Electronics - Lab (GE-III)GER1
  • 4PAK102Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (GE-IV)GER2
  • 5AL143QR 1 (Discrete Structures) (GE-V)GER3
  • 6MAT103Pre-Calculus(Only for Pre-medical Students)3
  • Total15(18)
  • Theory Credit Hours13 (16)Lab Credit Hours2
  • Theory Contact Hours13 (16)Lab Contact Hours6
  • Year 1, Semester 2


    Sr. No. Course Code Pre-Req Course Domain Credit Hours
  • 1CP113ITC Programming FundamentalsComputing Core3
  • CP111ITCProgramming Fundamentals - LabComputing Core1
  • 2AR102Digital Logic Design Computing Core2
  • AR101Digital Logic Design - LabComputing Core1
  • 3MAT113QR 2 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry) (GE-VI)GER3
  • 4ENG102FEExpository Writing (GE-VII)GER3
  • 5SEP113Civics and Community Engagement (GE-VIII)GER2
  • 6MAT123 Elementary Algebra(Only for Pre-medical Students)3
  • Total15(18)
  • Theory Credit Hours13 (16)Lab Credit Hours2
  • Theory Contact Hours13 (16)Lab Contact Hours6

  • Year 2, Semester 3


    Sr. No. Course Code Pre-Req Course Domain Credit Hours
  • 1CP223PF Object Oriented Programming Computing Core3
  • CP221PFObject Oriented Programming - LabComputing Core1
  • 2AR223DLDComputer Organization & Assembly Language Computing Core3
  • AR221DLDComputer Organization & Assembly Language - LabComputing Core1
  • 3MAT253Probability & StatisticsMaths3
  • 4SEP203Arts & Humanities (Professional Practices) (GE-IX) GER2
  • 5MAT243CAGMultivariable Calculus Maths3
  • 6ENT201Entrepreneurship (GE-X)GER2
  • Total18
  • Theory Credit Hours16Lab Credit Hours2
  • Theory Contact Hours16Lab Contact Hours6
  • Year 2, Semester 4


    Sr. No. Course Code Pre-Req Course Domain Credit Hours
  • 1CP233OOP Data Structures Computing Core3
  • CP231OOPData Structures - LabComputing Core1
  • 2DB203Database SystemsComputing Core3
  • DB201Database Systems - LabComputing Core1
  • 3Social Sciences (GE-XI)GER2
  • 4NS312Information SecurityComputing Core2
  • NS311Information Security - LabComputing Core1
  • 5MAT233CAGLinear Algebra Maths3
  • 6ISL201Islamic Studies (GE- XII) GER2
  • Total18
  • Theory Credit Hours15Lab Credit Hours3
  • Theory Contact Hours15Lab Contact Hours9

  • Year 3, Semester 5


    Sr. No. Course Code Pre-Req Course Domain Credit Hours
  • 1AL312 Artificial Intelligence Computing Core2
  • AL311Artificial Intelligence - LabComputing Core1
  • 2SE203Software Engineering Computing Core3
  • 3NS342ISDomain Core 1 (Cyber Security)Domain Core2
  • NS341ISDomain Core 1 (Cyber Security) - LabDomain Core1
  • 4AR332Operating SystemsComputing Core2
  • AR331Operating Systems - LabComputing Core1
  • 5ENG203FETechnical & Business Writing EN3
  • 6Domain Elective 1 Domain Elective3
  • Total18
  • Theory Credit Hours15Lab Credit Hours3
  • Theory Contact Hours15Lab Contact Hours9
  • Year 3, Semester 6


    Sr. No. Course Code Pre-Req Course Domain Credit Hours
  • 1NS302 Computer Networks Computing Core2
  • NS301Computer Networks - LabComputing Core1
  • 2AL303DSAnalysis of AlgorithmsComputing Core3
  • 3CY312Domain Core 2 (Information Assurance)Domain Core2
  • CY311Domain Core 2 (Information Assurance) - Lab1
  • 4Domain Elective 2Domain Elective3
  • 5SD342CyberDomain Core 3 (Secure Software Design and Development)Domain Core 2
  • SD341CyberDomain Core 3 (Secure Software Design and Development) - LabDomain Core 1
  • 6Domain Elective 3 Domain Elective3
  • Total18
  • Theory Credit Hours15Lab Credit Hours3
  • Theory Contact Hours15Lab Contact Hours9

  • Year 4, Semester 7


    Sr. No. Course Code Pre-Req Course Domain Credit Hours
  • 1 Domain Elective 4 Domain Elective 3
  • 2CP483Final Year Project - IComputing Core3
  • 2NS422CyberDomain Core 4 (Network Security)Domain Core2
  • NS421CyberDomain Core 4 (Network Security) - LabDomain Core1
  • CY412CyberDomain Core 5 (Digital Forensic)Domain Core2
  • 4CY411CyberDomain Core 5 (Digital Forensic) - LabDomain Core1
  • 5Domain Elective 5Domain Elective 3
  • Total15
  • Theory Credit Hours10Lab Credit Hours5
  • Theory Contact Hours10Lab Contact Hours15
  • Year 4, Semester 8


    Sr. No. Course Code Pre-Req Course Domain Credit Hours
  • 1CP442OOP, OSDomain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing)Domain Core2
  • CP441OOP, OSDomain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing) - LabDomain Core 1
  • 2CP493FYP-IFinal Year Project - IIComputing Core3
  • 3Domain Elective 6Domain Elective3
  • 4Domain Elective 7Domain Elective3
  • 5Elective Supporting CourseSS3
  • Total15
  • Theory Credit Hours11Lab Credit Hours4
  • Theory Contact Hours11Lab Contact Hours12

Note: A Domain Elective course can be with or without lab as per department’s offering. However, it will be at least three credit hours.

Admission Criteria

At least 50% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/ICS or equivalent. All applicants must pass UCP Admission Test.
Note: Pre-Medical students must pass 2 additional mathematics deficiency courses of 6 credit hours within 1st year of their degree program.

Prospects

Graduates of a BS Cyber Security program have excellent career prospects, including roles such as:
  1. Cybersecurity Analyst
  2. Ethical Hacker
  3. Information Security Manager
  4. Security Consultant
  5. Network Security Engineer, and Incident Response Specialist
These professionals are in high demand across industries like IT, finance, healthcare, government, and defense. The growing need for data protection and the rise in cyber threats make this a rapidly expanding field with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement.

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