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The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security is a four-year professional degree program focused on protecting computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats and attacks. The curriculum includes courses in network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, digital forensics, and risk management. Students gain practical experience through labs and simulations, learning to detect vulnerabilities and implement security measures. BS Cyber Security graduates are equipped to safeguard digital infrastructure in both public and private sectors. Career opportunities include roles as cyber security analysts, ethical hackers, information security officers, and network security specialists in government agencies, IT firms, financial institutions, and multinational companies.

Minimum Duration	Total Semesters	Maximum Duration	Credit Hours	Min CGPA
4	8	6	133	2.0

Program Educational Objectives:

PEO 1 Computing Foundation: Graduates will possess knowledge of cyber security principles, threat analysis, secure systems, and risk management.
PEO 2 Professional Growth: Graduates will design, implement, and manage secure systems using modern cyber security tools and technologies, working independently and in teams.
PEO 3 Societal Responsibility: Graduates will uphold ethical practices, communicate effectively, engage in lifelong learning, and contribute responsibly to organizational, national, and societal security.

Graduate Attributes:

GA-1: Academic Education: Completion of an accredited program of study designed to prepare graduates as computing professionals.
GA-2: Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems: Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, specialization, mathematics, science, and domain knowledge to abstraction and conceptualization of computing models.
GA-3: Problem Analysis: Identify and solve complex computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines.
GA-4: Design/Development of Solutions: Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems; design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs.
GA-5: Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, or adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to computing activities while understanding their limitations.
GA-6: Individual and Teamwork: Work effectively as an individual, as a team member, or a leader in multidisciplinary settings.
GA-7: Communication: Communicate effectively (oral, written, and graphical) with a variety of audiences.
GA-8: Project & Time Management: Demonstrate project planning, management, and execution within time, resource, and organizational constraints.
GA-9: Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of computing practice.
GA-10: Life-long Learning: Recognize the need and have the ability to engage in independent learning and continuous professional development.

Eligibility

Intermediate (Pre-Engineering / Computer Science / *Pre-Medical) with at least 50% Marks or A-Levels with equivalent certificate from IBCC Islamabad or an equivalent certificate from a recognized institution.
*Pre-Medical students must pass deficiency course of Mathematics of 6 Credit Hours within the first year of their regular studies.
Depending on university policy, applicants may also be required to pass an entry or aptitude test and appear in an interview or additional screening if required.

Documents Required

Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
Applicant CNIC / Form B
Father/Guardian CNIC
Domicile
04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
NOC from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)
Original Transcript from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)

Program Duration (Years)	4
No. of Semesters	8
Admission Fee (One Time)	10,000
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee	20,000
Tuition Fee (Per Sem)	79,000
Security (Refundable)	10,000
Sem-1 Fee	119,000
Sem-2 Fee	99,000
Sem-3 Fee	99,000
Sem-4 Fee	99,000
Sem-5 Fee	99,000
Sem-6 Fee	99,000
Sem-7 Fee	99,000
Sem-8 Fee	99,000
Total Program Fee	812,000

Scheme of Studies (Prospectus 2026)

Semester 1

Code	Title	CrHrs
IT 107T	Applications of ICT	2-0
IT 107L	Applications of ICT Lab	0-1
CS 116T	Programming Fundamentals	3-0
CS 116L	Programming Fundamentals Lab	0-1
ENG 100	Functional English	3-0
GS 108T	Applied Physics	2-0
GS 108L	Applied Physics Lab	0-1
GE 202	Civics & Community Engagement	2-0
GS 123/141	Islamic Studies / Values Ethics (For Non-Muslim)	2-0
QT 101	Understanding of Holy Quran-I (only for Muslims)	0-1
MR 101	Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan-I (only for Non-Muslims)	0-1

Semester 2

Code	Title	CrHrs
CS 125T	Object Oriented Programming (Pre Req. CS 116T)	3-0
CS 125L	Object Oriented Programming Lab (Pre Req. CS 116L)	0-1
CS 123T	Digital Logic Design	3-0
CS 123L	Digital Logic Design Lab	0-1
CS 206T	Introduction to Cyber Security	2-0
CS 206L	Introduction to Cyber Security Lab	0-1
ENG 116	Expository Writing	3-0
MA 145	Discrete Structures (QR)	3-0

Semester 3

Code	Title	CrHrs
CS 245T	Data Structures & Algorithms (Pre Req. CS 125T)	3-0
CS 245L	Data Structures & Algorithms Lab (Pre Req. CS 125L)	0-1
MA 101	Calculus & Analytical Geometry	3-0
CS 222T	Operating Systems	3-0
CS 222L	Operating Systems Lab	0-1
CS 225T	Database Systems	3-0
CS 225L	Database Systems Lab	0-1
MA 209	Elementary Statistics (QR)	3-0

Semester 4

Code	Title	CrHrs
CS 203T	Computer Networks	2-0
CS 203L	Computer Networks Lab	0-1
GE 201	Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan	2-0
AI 210T	Artificial Intelligence	2-0
AI 210L	Artificial Intelligence Lab	0-1
CYB 201T	Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing	2-0
CYB 201L	Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Lab	0-1
CYB 205	Cryptography	3-0
GE 319	Professional Practices	2-0

Semester 5

Code	Title	CrHrs
	Elective I (Domain Elective)	3-0
CS 322T	Network Security	2-0
CS 322L	Network Security Lab	0-1
CS 320T	Computer Organization and Architecture	2-0
CS 320L	Computer Organization and Architecture Lab	0-1
	Social Science Elective	2-0
MGT 210	Entrepreneurship	2-0
IT 330	Financial Technology	3-0

Semester 6

Code	Title	CrHrs
CYB 301T	Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering	2-0
CYB 301L	Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering Lab	0-1
	Elective II (Domain Elective)	3-0
	Elective III (Domain Elective)	3-0
MA 235	Linear Algebra	3-0
CYB 303T	Digital Forensics and Incident Response	2-0
CYB 303L	Digital Forensics and Incident Response Lab	0-1
CYB 305	Information Security Management	3-0

Summer Semester

Code	Title	CrHrs
RES 350	Field Experience*	0-3

Semester 7

Code	Title	CrHrs
CS 326T	Secure Software Design and Development	2-0
CS 326L	Secure Software Design and Development Lab	0-1
CYB 402T	Cloud and Application Security	2-0
CYB 402L	Cloud and Application Security Lab	0-1
	Elective IV (Domain Elective)	3-0
GS 128	Pakistan Studies	2-0
RES 491	Project Phase I	3-0

Semester 8

Code	Title	CrHrs
PC 400	Professional Certification	3-0
	Elective V (Domain Elective)	3-0
	Elective VI (Domain Elective)	3-0
QT 300	Understanding of Holy Quran-II (only for Muslims)	0-1
MR 300	Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan-II (only for Non-Muslims)	0-1
RES 492	Project Phase II	3-0

Social Science Electives

Code	Title	CrHrs
MKT 227	Principles of Marketing	3-0
MGT316	E- Governance	3-0
MGT 107	Principles of Management	2-0
SS301	Logic and Critical Thinking	3-0
MKT201	Media Marketing	2-0
GS305/GS321	Foreign Language (Chinese/Arabic)	3-0
FIN208	Financial Literacy	2-0

Network and Infrastructure Security Electives

Code	Title	CrHrs
CYB 3XX	Cloud Security	3-0
CYB 3XX	Data Center Security	3-0
CYB 2XX	Mobile and Wireless Network Security	3-0
CYB 2XX	Network and System Administration	3-0
CYB 4XX	Machine Learning for Network Security	3-0
CYB 4XX	Virtualization Security	3-0
CYB 3XX	Network Forensics	3-0
CYB 2XX	Endpoint Security	3-0
CYB 3XX	Network Security Monitoring	3-0
CYB 4XX	Security Automation for Network Operations	3-0
CYB 4XX	Security Operations Center (SOC) and Threat Monitoring	3-0

Cryptography Electives

Code	Title	CrHrs
CYB 2XX	Information Privacy and Security	3-0
CYB 2XX	Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography	3-0
CYB 3XX	Symmetric Key Cryptography	3-0
CYB 3XX	Asymmetric Key Cryptography	3-0
CYB 3XX	Cryptographic Hash Functions and Blockchain Applications	3-0
CYB 3XX	Cryptographic Protocols and Key Management	3-0
CYB 4XX	Cryptanalysis and Attack Techniques	3-0
CYB 4XX	Secure Systems and Applied Cryptography	3-0
CYB 4XX	Advanced Cryptography	3-0
CYB 4XX	Post-Quantum and Emerging Cryptography	3-0
CYB 4XX	Data Security and Privacy Engineering	3-0

Digital Forensics Electives

Code	Title	CrHrs
CYB 2XX	Computer Forensics	3-0
CYB 3XX	Network Forensics	3-0
CYB 3XX	Smart Devices and IoT Forensics	3-0
CYB 3XX	Cloud Forensics and Log Analysis	3-0
CYB 3XX	Cyber Threat Intelligence	3-0
CYB 2XX	Open-Source Intelligence Techniques	3-0
CYB 4XX	Incident Response Orchestration and Automation	3-0
CYB 3XX	Multimedia Forensics	3-0
CYB 4XX	eDiscovery Forensics and Moot Courts	3-0
CYB 4XX	AI-Driven Digital Forensics	3-0

IoT & Embedded Security Electives

Code	Title	CrHrs
CYB 2XX	Introduction to Embedded System Security	3-0
CYB 3XX	Internet of Things (IoT) Security	3-0
CYB 2XX	Mobile Device Security	3-0
CYB 4XX	Industrial IoT and Critical Infrastructure Security	3-0
CYB 4XX	Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Security	3-0
CYB 4XX	Avionics Security	3-0
CYB 3XX	Smart Devices and IoT Forensics	3-0
CYB 3XX	Hardware Design Security	3-0
CYB 3XX	Embedded Operating System Security	3-0
CYB 2XX	Wireless Networks Security	3-0
CYB 4XX	Industrial Control Systems Security	3-0

Governance Risk Compliance Electives

Code	Title	CrHrs
CYB 2XX	Cyber Governance	3-0
CYB 3XX	Cyber Security Risk Management	3-0
CYB 4XX	Cyber Warfare	3-0
CYB 2XX	Cyber Laws, Regulations and Ethics	3-0
CYB 3XX	Compliance Standards and Frameworks	3-0
CYB 4XX	Cyber Security Audit and Assurance	3-0
CYB 3XX	Financial Systems Security	3-0
CYB 3XX	Privacy Engineering and Data Protection	3-0
CYB 4XX	Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management	3-0
CYB 2XX	Human Behaviours in Cyber Security	3-0
CYB 4XX	Cyber Security Economics, Policy & Strategy	3-0

Procedure to Apply In-Person

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Contact Information

Sarhad University of Science & IT, Main Campus

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+92-91-5230931
hod.csit@suit.edu.pk

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