Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security (BS Cyber Security)

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are playing an essential role to make world as a Global Village. A wealth of information and data sharing set a massive demand of professional competency in the field of Cyber Security. The importance of having a strong foundation of the core principles of Cyber Security is very much apparent and self-evident. There is a desperate need to learn the core skills in the area like foundation of Cyber Security, the software/hardware equipment, secure programming practices and the secure human-computer interaction. The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security program is expected to produce the trained skilful cyber security experts who would have developed core computing foundation according to national and international standards and helps the community by devising security solutions and providing automated solutions. Also, they can analyse ethical and privacy issues according to the state-of-the-art security standards. Upon degree completion, graduates will be able to evaluate security trends, secure application solutions, apply and perceive best IT practices, and grasp IT security products that can combat possible threats and vulnerabilities.

The primary objective of BS (CySec) program are as follows:

• The BS (CySec) program intend to produce skilful professionals that can understand the processes which impact cyber security, safeguarding information assets, collection and preservation of digital evidence, analysis of data, and identification and fixing of security vulnerabilities.
• Build diverse careers in Cyber Security domain such as work as ethical hacker, penetration tester, IT security professionals, security engineer, secure application developer, security analysts etc. for the socio-economic development of the country.
• Develop effective communication, management and leadership skills and emphases towards entrepreneurship.
• Impart professional ethics and collaborative team player qualities.
• Scope/Need of the Program (especially with regard to the need of the society/community and employment perspective).

The novelty in Information and Communication Technology is redefining the dimension of socio-economic development in the country, resulting in commercial, economic, cultural, and social opportunities for users of Cyberspace. The need for cyber security specialists has been demanding in modern era, while solving many data-driven problems and providing security solutions. The way in which one can imagine that exposes the information assets via a single host or a cloud environment over the internet creates new challenges in today’s global world, which emerge cyber security field that could be exploited by hackers. The cyber security experts are the need of organizations which will protect their digital assets and organizations from insider and external attacks. The BS (CySec) program at STMU will produce the graduates by using state-of-the-art curriculum which will meet the cyber security industry needs.

• BS (CySec) Program requires a minimum 50% marks at intermediate level. Candidate must have studied Mathematics at intermediate level. However, pre-medical students are allowed to apply with Mathematics deficiency.
• STMU entry test or any other qualified HEC recognized and valid test like NTS, USAT, ETEA.