Bsc (Hons) in Cybersecurity and Forensics

Bachelors of Science (Honours) in Cybersecurity and Forensics

Program Overview

As more people spend more time online, the amount of data they generate grows. If organisations and companies do not have secure information systems then data could get into the wrong hands, with potentially dangerous results. This programme is designed to train tomorrow’s security professionals, combining fundamental concepts and principles with exposure to new technologies and solutions. Students will gain a practical understanding of key issues relating to the design, analysis and implementation of modern IT security systems.

Career Opportunities/Matophonic Journey

Security Analyst.
Security Engineer
Security Architect.
Security Administrator.
Security Software Developer.
Cryptographer
Cryptanalyst.
Security Consultant.
Ethical Hacker.
Penetration Tester.
Computer Forensics Analyst.
Chief Information Security Officer.
Information Security Manager.
Software Security Tester.

CURRICULUM:

First Year

First Semester

CSF1111 – Introduction to Programming

CSF1112 – Introduction to Information Security

CSF1113 – Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

CSF1114 – Cyberspace Ethics and Laws

ICT 1111 – Algorithms and Data Structures

Signature (Institution-Specific) Modules

Second Semester

CSF1211 – Digital Forensics Processing

ICT1245 – Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

MTH 2132 – Calculus

CSF1212 – Database Design

ICT3001 – Research and Statistical Methods

CS-3210 – Computer Architecture

Second Year

First Semester

CSF2111 – Secure Coding

ICT2231-Operating Systems

TEL2119 – Data Communication and Computer Networks

CSF2112 – Digital Forensics Analysis

CSF2113 – Cryptography and Security

CSF2114 – Forensic Investigation and Incidence Response

CSF2115 – Systems Administration and Security

CSF2116 – Group Project

Second Semester

CSF2211 – Mobile Forensic Investigation

CSF2212 – Secure Software Management

CSF2213 – Network Security

CSF2214 – Information Systems Risk Management

CSF2215 – Forensic Investigative Techniques

Signature (Institution-Specific) Modules

Third Year

First Semester

INTERNSHIP

Second Semester

INTERNSHIP

Forth Year

First Semester

CS4460 – Artificial Intelligence

CSF4111 – Cryptanalysis and Development of Cryptosystems

CSF4112 – Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment

CSF4113 – Industrial Control Systems Security

CSF4114 – Secure Electronic Commerce

Elective I

CSF4115 – Offensive Forensics

CSF4116 – IT Auditing and Assurance

Second Semester

CSF4211 – Malware Forensics

CSF4212 – Network Intrusion Detection

CSF4213 – Data Mining Analytics and Visualisation

CSF4214 – Final Year Research Project

Elective II

CSF4215 – Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

CS4461 – Machine Learning

Security Analyst.

Security Engineer

Security Architect.

Security Administrator.

Security Software Developer.

Cryptographer

Cryptanalyst.

Security Consultant.

Ethical Hacker.

Penetration Tester.

Computer Forensics Analyst.

Chief Information Security Officer.

Information Security Manager.

Software Security Tester.

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