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
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.
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:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Ethical Hacker
- Information Security Manager
- Security Consultant
- Network Security Engineer, and Incident Response Specialist
