Master of Science (MSc) in Cyber Security

Cyber Security study programmes teach you how to protect computer operating systems, networks, and data from cyber attacks. You’ll learn how to monitor systems and mitigate threats when they happen.

This is an oversimplification of IT security degrees’ curricula. Each module will have a certain focus, but the overall goal is to help you develop the computing skills needed to prevent attacks and protect people’s data and privacy.

Admission Requirements

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 5.0 or a first division or equivalent in any one of S.S.C. and H.S.C. or in equivalent examinations, and must have a GPA more than 2.5 out of 5.0 or a second division or equivalent in any of the aforementioned examinations.
• At least 50% marks or a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or its equivalent in a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or its equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

Note : As per the Private University Act 2010, 3% of the total seats are reserved for sons and daughters of Freedom Fighters (FF), while another 3% are reserved for poor and meritorious candidates from remote and undeveloped areas (RA).

What will I study during a Cyber Security degree?

IT Security degrees include classes on:

• Basic Data Analysis
• Basic Scripting or Introductory Programming
• Cyber Defense
• Cyber Threats
• Fundamental Security Design Principles
• Information Assurance Fundamentals
• Intro to Cryptography
• IT Systems Components
• Networking Concepts
• Policy, Legal, Ethics, and Compliance
• System Administration

More advanced modules, especially those at Master’s degree level, can help you specialise in complex topics like Forensic Accounting, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, etc.

Career in Cyber Security

You will acquire the latest knowledge in the field of cyber security and deal with the architecture, programming and maintenance of security systems. In addition to incident response and digital forensics, you will learn about aspects of penetration testing and reverse engineering in order to understand the perspective of cyber criminals and protect against them.

Top Cyber Security Jobs-

• Chief Information Security Officer – CISO
• Security Architect
• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Malware Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Computer Forensics Analyst
• Application Security Engineer
• Cloud Security Specialist
• Database Administrator
• Incident Manager