Department of
Computer Science and Information Technology
ADP Program
Cyber Security
Introduction
The Associate degree in Cyber security provides a strong foundation for students to either enter the growing field and to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills on issues related to cyber security. Graduates will be prepared to contribute to the evolving dimensions of Information Technology (IT) related to cyber security. This program is designed to help you develop the problem-solving skills and techniques needed to defend the cyber domain.
Objective
- The objectives of the ADP Cyber Security program include:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the cyber security.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Eligibility Criteria
FSc Pre-Engineering /Pre-Medical with additional subject of Mathematics/ ICS with mathematics or equivalent.
Scheme Of Studies
ADP Cyber Security
Year 1
Semester I
| Program | ADP CS |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Number of Semesters | 4 |
| Number of weeks per semester | 18 (16 for teaching and 2 for exams.) |
| Total number of credit hours | 68 |
Year 1
Semester I
| 1st Semester | |
| Title of Course | Credits |
| ICT & Introduction to programming (using C language) with Lab | 4 |
| Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 3 |
| Digital Logic Design (DLD) with Lab | 4 |
| English Comprehension | 3 |
| Pakistan Studies and Global Perspectives | 2 |
| Total: | 16 Credits |
Year 1
Semester II
| 2nd Semester | |
| Title of Course | Credits |
| Data Structures & Algorithms (using C language) with Lab | 4 |
| Computer Architecture & Organization | 3 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| OWASP / Penetration Testing | 3 |
| Communication Skills | 3 |
| Islamic Studies & Professional Ethics OR General and Professional Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | 2 |
| Total: | 18 Credits |
Year 2
Semester III
| 3rd Semester | |
| Title of Course | Credits |
| Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| Operating Systems with Lab | 4 |
| Database Systems with Lab | 4 |
| Computer Networks – I | 3 |
| Methodology standards & Protocol (27001) | 3 |
| Total: | 18 Credits |
Year 2
Semester IV
| 4th Semester | ||
| Title of Course | Credits | |
| Computer Networks – II with Lab | 3 | |
| Distributed Systems / Internet of Things | 3 | |
| Information Security / Network Security | 4 | |
| Software Engineering | 3 | |
| Technical Report | 3 | |
| Internship (Mandatory – 03 Months) | Pass/Fail | |
| Total: | 16 Credits | |
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