Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Risk Management

Code
Level
7
Credits
527

This program is all about teaching students how to keep computer systems and information safe. There are two major aspects that this programme covers which are Cyber security and Risk Management.

Skills Aquired

• Network Security Implementation & Configuration

• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)

• Digital Forensics & Incident Response

• Threat Intelligence Analysis

• Cryptography & Encryption Techniques

• Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)

• Risk Assessment & Management Methodologies

• Compliance & Governance Frameworks

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1

Module Code Title
CMS112 Communication and Technical Writing
BIT111 Computer Organization
CSR111 Introduction to computer in Cyber Security
CSR112 Fundamentals of Information System security
MAT112 Mathematics for Computing I

Year 1, Semester 2

Module Code Title
BIT123 Operating Systems Concepts
CSR121 Basics for Corporate Security and Risk Management
CSR122 Introduction to Risk Analysis and Loss Prevention
CSR123 Principles of Security Management
CSR124 Security Policies and Implementation Issues
BIT124 Computer Networks

Year 2, Semester 3

Module Code Title
CSR211 Technology and Cyber Security
CSR212 Network security, firewalls and VPNs
CSR213 Information Systems and Strategy
MAT212 Mathematics for Computing II
BIT216 Introduction to Programming language using Python
BIT217 Database and Web design fundamentals

Year 2, Semester 4

Module Code Title
CSR221 Cryptography
CSR222 Managing risk in information systems
CSR223 Wireless and mobile device security
CSR224 Security strategies in Windows and Linux platforms
CSR225 Project Management
BIT224 Information and Knowledge Management

Year 3, Semester 5

Module Code Title
CSR311 Research Methods
CSR312 Cyber Security and Asset Protection
CSR313 Cyber security risk management
CSR314 Cybersecurity Metrics and Evaluation
CSR315 Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance
CSR316 Legal issues in Cyber Security
COM312 Organizational Behavior
COM312 Strategic Management
COM314 Public Relations and Customer Care

Year 3, Semester 6

Module Code Title
CSR321 Industrial Attachment

Year 4, Semester 7

Module Code Title
CSR411 Dissertation
CSR412 Ethical Hacking
CSR413 Institutional Security Management
CSR414 Crisis and Emergency Management
CSR415 Advanced Risk Analysis and Loss Prevention
FFA411 Crime Protection
FFA412 Incident Response and Investigation

Year 4, Semester 8

Module Code Title
CSR421 Research Capstone Project
CSR422 Innovation in Cyber security
CSR423 Cyber Security and Workplace Safety programs
COM421 Entrepreneurship
CSR424 Forensic Sciences
FFA422 Fraud Investigation and Management
FFA423 Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology

The Faculty of Applied Science and Technology was created to focus on the application of science and technology in society.




 Undergraduate Programmes

Career Opportunities

• Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist

• Risk Management Specialist/Analyst

• GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Analyst

• Security Engineer

• Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

• Incident Response Specialist

• Security Architect