BS Cyber Security Complete Guide 2024

Cyber Security is a 4 year degree program consisting of 8 semesters. Cyber security specialists are responsible for finding vulnerabilities and risks in computer networks, monitoring network data, software systems and data with ongoing vulnerability scans and checking hardware and software applications are updated. Cyber security degree program divided into seven pillars:

Network Security
IoT Security
Application Security
Zero Trust
Endpoint Security
Cloud Security
Mobile Security

The cyber security specialization covers the basic concepts and construction of secure systems, from the hardware to the software and to the human-computer interface with the use of cryptography to secure interconnections.

Computer Science VS Cyber Security

Computer science is an advanced field that requires the study of computers and computing. On the other hand, cyber security is also a field of computer science that implies preserving networks systems and digital hacks in different IT organizations.

Majors Or Specializations Of BS Cyber Security

Here are the some majors and specializations of a cyber security:

Computer Science
Computer Programming
Database Management
Computer Hardware Engineering
Network Administration
Cloud Computing
Information Technology Management
Information Security and Assurance
Cryptography
Computer security
Network security
Ethical hacking
Secure programming
Information security assurance
Network penetration and countermeasures

Duration And Credit Hours Of BS Cyber Security

For the completion of BS cyber security degree program, a student must have:

Pass the courses with a total of minimum 130 credit hours, including all core and elective courses.

They also must obtain a CGPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.0.

Semester wise credit hours distribution:

Semesters	Credit hours
1st semester	17
2nd semester	17
3rd semester	17
4th semester	17
5th semester	19
6th semester	14
7th semester	15
8th semester	15

Scope And Career Of BS Cyber Security

The demand of cyber security professionals in Pakistan is increasing because current cyberspace lacks intelligent theft investigation skills. That’s why many organizations now seek professional and innovative cyber security experts who help to meet the security issues and solve them.

Security Software Developer
Cryptographer
Cryptanalyst
Security Consultant
Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Security Architect
Security Administrator
Malware Analyst
Cyber security Administrator
Information Security Analyst
Chief Information Security Officer
Network Security Architect
Security Sales Engineer
Bug Bounty Specialist
Cyber security Engineer
Computer Forensics Analyst
Cyber security consultant
Systems integration engineer
Security engineer
Information Security Analyst
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
Network Security Engineer
IT Security specialist
Cybercrime investigator
Information manager
Network Security Architect
Security Sales Engineer
Database Administrator
Application Security Engineer

Salaries Of Cyber Security Engineers

The average salary of a cyber security engineer is 3,000,000 a year and 1500 an hour in Pakistan.

Skills And Learning Outcomes Of BS Cyber Security

The following skills required for cyber security Job opportunities are:

Problem-Solving Skills
Technical Aptitude
Knowledge of Security of Various Platforms
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Fundamental Computer Forensics Skills
A Desire to Learn
An Understanding of Hacking
Software skills
Risk management
Adaptability
Critical thinking
Problem-solving Skills

Learning outcomes of cyber security degree program

They will be able to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to detect current and future security attacks of IT organization's computer systems and networks.

They will be able to communicate effectively on the topics of a professional project's other related and information security issues.

Syllabus And Courses Of BS Cyber Security

1st semester

Courses	Credit hours
Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies	4
Digital Logic Design	4
Programming Fundamentals	4
English Composition and Comprehension	3
Pakistan Studies	2

2nd semester

Database Systems	4
Object Oriented Programming	4
Communication and Presentation Skills	3
Probability and Statistics	3
Calculus and Analytic Geometry	3

3rd semester

Data Structures and Algorithms	3
Artificial Intelligence	4
Information Security	3
Linear Algebra	3
Technical and Business Writing	3

4th semester

Computer Networks	4
Computer Organization and Assembly Language	4
Introduction to Cyber Security	3
Cyber Security Elective-1	3
Analysis of Algorithms	3

5th semester

Operating System	4
Information Assurance	3
Network Security	3
Digital Forensics	3
Discrete Structures	3

6th semester

Vulnerability Assessment and Reverse Engineering	3
Secure Software Design and Development	3
University Elective-1	3
Cyber Security Elective-2	3
Islamic Studies/ Ethics	2

7th semester

Final Year Project - I	3
Software Engineering	3
Cyber Security Elective-3	3
University Elective-2	3
Differential Equations	3

8th semester

Final Year Project - II	3
Professional Practices	3
University Elective-3	3
Cyber Security Elective-4	3
University Elective-4	3

Cyber security core courses

Introduction to Cyber Security	3
Information Assurance	3
Digital Forensics	3
Secure Software Design and Development	3
Network Security	3
Vulnerability Assessment and Reverse Engineering	3

Cyber security elective course

Malware Analysis	3
Wireless and Mobile Security	3
Penetration Testing	3
Hardware Security	3
Cloud Security	3
Cyber Law and Cyber Crime	3
Control System Security	3
Ecommerce Security	3
Embedded Systems and Embedded Systems Security	3

Related Courses Of BS Cyber Security

There are following related courses of BS cyber security degree program:

BS Database Management
BS Computer Hardware Engineering
BS information technology
BS Cyber Security
BS Computer Science
BS Forensic Computing
BS Network Engineering
BS Networks and Security
BS Network Administration
BS Cloud Computing
Bachelor in Information Technology Management
BS Mathematics
BS Physics

Fee Structure Of BS Cyber Security

UMT fee structure for BS cyber security degree program

Learning Investment:	1390000
Quarterly Fee:	86875
Air University	156,000 per semester
Dawood University Of Engineering And Technology	115,000 per semester
National University Of Computer And Emerging Sciences, Islamabad	270,000 per semester
Khawaja Fareed University Of Engineering and Information Technology	85,500 per semester
Iqra University	137,300 per semester
The Superior University	220,000 per semester

Further Courses After BS Cyber Security

There are many degree programs after BS cyber security such as:

MS in Cyber Security Operation
MS in Cyber Security Engineering
MS in Computer Science
MS in Computer Engineering
MS in Information Assurance
MS in Information Technology
MBA (with specialty in cyber security)
Masters in Network Administration
Masters in Cloud Computing
Masters in Information Security and Assurance
Masters in Information Technology Management
MS in International Cyber Security Management
PhD in Cyber Security
PhD in Computer Science
PhD in Database Management
PhD in Computer Hardware Engineering
PhD in Information Technology Management
PhD in Information Security and Assurance
PhD in IT Security Management
PhD in Data Analytic
PhD in Artificial Intelligence

There are following popular cyber security certification courses that can be pursued after BS degrees are:

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Admission Process Of BS Cyber Security

Applicants are informed to apply online via desired university web portal.
They are required to fill all personal and academic information along with photocopies of ID card and previous academic certifications.
Pay the mentioned fee challan and admit the application form successfully.

Eligibility Criteria Of BS Cyber Security

The entry requirements of each university are different. The basic criteria of most universities are as:

Students must have FSc Pre-Engineering, ICS and FSc Pre-Medical with at least 50% marks with no 3rd division.
In case of A Level or any other equivalent foreign qualification, an equivalence certificate FSc Pre-Engineering, FSc Pre-Medical, ICS from IBCC is mandatory with 50% marks.
They also have 50% passing marks in NAT/Admission Test is required for admission in BS cyber security degree program.

Admission Intakes And Entry Test Of BS Cyber Security

Most public and private sector universities of Pakistan take admissions of BS cyber security in September/October. In most reputed universities, an entry test is mandatory to take admission in this course. Some universities accept NAT test for admission and some conduct their own entry test for BS cyber security degree program.

Merit/Merit Formula Of BS Cyber Security

Merit of cyber security is high in most top ranked engineering universities. It commonly starts from 89% and ends at 82% in most private and public universities. Each university has a different merit formula. Some of generic formulas for the merit of BS cyber security are as:

Admission test marks =50%

HSSC marks =40%

SSC marks=10%