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Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security

Program Description

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybersecurity offered at PAF-IAST is a 4 year undergraduate degree program that focuses on the study of techniques and strategies to protect digital systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, theft, and damage. This program equips students with essential knowledge and skills in areas such as network security, cryptography, incident response, ethical hacking, and risk management. Graduates of this program are prepared to tackle the growing challenges of cybersecurity threats and play a crucial role in safeguarding information and infrastructure in various industries.

Associated Careers

Career Paths: Full stack secure Developer, Secure Software Architect, Data and Information Security, Digital Forensic Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, AI/Machine Learning Engineer in Cyber Security, Cloud and Edge Security Implementation, IT and Cyber Security Solution Maker and Technology Entrepreneur.

Course Curriculum

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Theory Cr. Hrs.

Lab Cr. Hrs.

Total

COMP-102

Introduction to ICT

2

 

2

COMP-102L

Introduction to ICT Lab

 

1

1

COMP-111

Programming Fundamentals

3

 

3

COMP-111L

Programming Fundamentals Lab

 

1

1

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3

 

 

PHY-101L

Applied Physics Lab

 

1

1

SS-103

English Language and Communication Skills

3

 

3

SS-111

Islamic Studies

2

 

2

SS-331

Community Service

 

 

1

(University Elective-I)*

 

Total Credit Hours

13

3

16

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Theory Cr. Hrs.

Lab Cr. Hrs.

Total

COMP-112

Object Oriented Programming

3

 

3

COMP-112L

Object Oriented Programming Lab

 

1

1

COMP-121

Discrete Structures

3

 

3

MGT-262

Entrepreneurship

3

 

3

(University Elective-II)

MTH-101

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

3

 

 

MTH-206

Probability and Statistics

3

 

3

SS-112

Pakistan Studies

2

 

2

 

Total Credit Hours

17

1

18

Semester 3

Course Code

Course Title

Theory Cr. Hrs.

Lab Cr. Hrs.

Total

COMP-201

Data Structures and Algorithms

3

 

3

COMP-201L

Data Structures and Algorithms Lab

 

1

1

COMP-291

Information Security

3

 

3

COMP-340

Artificial Intelligence

3

 

3

COMP-340L

Artificial Intelligence Lab

 

1

1

EE-101

Digital Logic Design

3

 

3

EE-101L

Digital Logic Design Lab

 

1

1

MTH-204

Linear Algebra

3

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

3

18

Semester 4

Course Code

Course Title

Theory Cr. Hrs.

Lab Cr. Hrs.

Total

COMP-262

Operating Systems

3

 

3

COMP-262L

Operating Systems Lab

 

1

1

COMP-231

Database Systems

3

 

3

COMP-231L

Database Systems Lab

 

1

1

COMP-261

Comp. Organization and Assembly Lang.

3

 

3

COMP-261L

Comp. Organization and Assembly Lang. Lab

 

1

1

COMP-222

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

3

 

3

COMP-292

Introduction to Cyber Security

3

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

3

18

Semester 5

Course Code

Course Title

Theory Cr. Hrs.

Lab Cr. Hrs.

Total

COMP-460

Parallel and Distributed Computing

2

 

2

COMP-460L

Parallel and Distributed Computing Lab

 

1

1

COMP-171

Software Engineering

3

 

3

MTH-203

Differential Equations

3

 

3

SS-203

Technical and Business Writing

3

 

3

COMP-392

Digital Forensics

2

    

2

COMP392l

Digital Forensics Lab

 

1

1

COMP-393

Information Assurance

3

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

16

2

18

Semester 6

Course Code

Course Title

Theory Cr. Hrs.

Lab Cr. Hrs.

Total

COMP-352

Computer Networks

3

 

3

COMP-352L

Computer Networks Lab

 

1

1

COMP-474

Vulnerability Assessment & Reverse Engg.

2

 

2

COMP-474l

Vulnerability Assessment & Reverse Engg. Lab

 

1

1

COMP-390

Network Security

2

 

2

COMP-390l

Network Security Lab

 

1

1

COMP-373

Secure Software Design and Development

2

 

2

COMP-373L

Secure Software Design and Development Lab

 

1

 

COMP-###

IS Elective-I

3

 

3

 

Total Credit Hours

12

4

16

Semester 7

Course Code

Course Title

Theory Cr. Hrs.

Lab Cr. Hrs.

Total

COMP-498

Final Year Project I

 

3

3

MGT-356

Intellectual Property Law

3

 

3

(University Elective-III)

COMP-###

IS Elective-II

3

 

3

COMP-###

IS Elective-III

3

 

3

COMP-###

IS Elective-IV

3

 

3

 

Total Credit Hours

12

3

15

Semester 8

Course Code

Course Title

Theory Cr. Hrs.

Lab Cr. Hrs.

Total

COMP-499

Final Year Project II

 

3

3

SS-220

Organizational Behavior

3

 

3

(University Elective-IV)

SS-310

Professional Ethics

3

 

3

COMP-###

IS Elective-V

3

 

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

9

3

12

 

 

 

Total

131

List of Electives

Course Code

Title

COMP-390

Network Security

COMP-391

Cryptanalysis

COMP-392

Digital Forensics

COMP-394

Wireless and Mobile Security

COMP-492

Penetration Testing

COMP-373

Secure Software Design and Development

COMP-313

Mobile Application Development

COMP-317

Mobile game development

COMP-351

Web Engineering

COMP-453

Full Stack Development

COMP-454

Semantic Web

COMP-312

Visual Programming

COMP-312

Visual Programming Lab

COMP-332

Data Mining

Why Study at PAF IAST?

Location and Ambience

Natural mountains nestle PAF IAST that flank its campus from all sides. The institute offers one  ravishing view of snow-capped peaks of Nathiagali and natural winding trails. Furthermore, to its north-west is Tarbela Lake, a journey of only a few kilometers from the campus. Moreover, set in the middle of the campus is a natural lake, fed by the springs of surrounding mountains. The campus is just a 3-kilometer drive from the Hazara Motorway. This results in an ideal setting equally conducive to academic activity. Most importantly, major cities like Islamabad, Abbottabad, are just an hour’s drive, while small towns like Wah, Hasanabadal, Taxila, and Swabi can be reached in just half an hour. All these features make this the best software engineering degree in KPK. 

Technology Advancement and Foreign Partnership

This institute is an emerging center of excellences, with its own technology park. Therefore, all faculty members hold PhD degrees in appropriate disciplines. By virtue of its wide array of facilities and the facilitation for its students to learn. Furthermore, they benefit both from classroom teaching and faculty trained at premier Austrian universities/institutions. The institution is ideally cut out for imparting state-of–the-art engineering and allied education in Pakistan. Moreover, the institute enjoys close linkages with top ranking universities in Austria and China. As a result, we have already concluded with them formal agreements regarding student and faculty exchange programs, provision of dual degrees in certain areas, and the training support from foreign faculty. 

Academia-Industry Relationship

There is a strong relationship between academia and industry. As a result, this paves the way for job opportunities for students even in the midst of their studies. PAF IAST will serve as a welcome platform for the industry to share their requirements for a skilled workforce. Therefore, this will enable the institute to incorporate their valuable inputs in practical vocational training and expose the students to industrial perspectives.

On-Spot Industry Internship

Firstly, it will be a mandatory requirement for every student to do an internship every semester in an appropriate industry. Secondly, this will garner them practical experience related to their respective degree programs. To crown it all, Technology Park will afford them rare opportunities to apply themselves innovatively and become promising entrepreneurs.

Need and Merit-based Scholarships

Different types of local and foreign scholarship opportunities are available on need and merit base.