Study Programme
Bachelor of Science Honours in Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
Department
Computer Science & Information Systems
BSc
Honours Degree
4Years
Duration
8+
Career Paths
Research, Innovation, & Sustainable Development
Admission Requirements Join Us
To qualify for normal entry into the Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Forensic Computing Honours Degree programme, a candidate, in addition to satisfying the minimum conditions as prescribed under the General Regulations and the Faculty Regulations for English and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level and a Science Subject at Grade C or better. Have at least 2 Advanced Level passes in Mathematics and Computer Science or any other relevant Science subjects.
Career Prospects
The field of Cybersecurity is booming and is one of the most highly paying in ICT. Possible career prospects include; Cybersecurity Consultant, Malware Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)Leader, Data Recovery Specialist, Forensic Analyst, Information Systems Security Director, Chief Information Security Officer, IT Auditor, IT Support and Cloud Infrastructure Consultant, Associate Threat Hunter.
Objectives
- The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing program aims to enable students to design and develop software, hardware and networks, in fields such as digital forensics and artificial intelligence. Company classes are included in the program to help cybersecurity professionals align business interests while addressing cybersecurity threats.
- The curriculum was designed to address a rising need to handle cybersecurity threats as businesses adopt new technology and restructure their workplaces, and it was built after international standards for building cybersecurity programs while maintaining a strong practitioner-oriented orientation.
- Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing program will be information security professionals with expertise in information security detection and prevention.
- To build sought-after technical and investigative skills to break down security systems, and expose gaps in security when they occur.
- Learnt to identify cyber intruders, recommend security fixes, and stop hackers in their tracks.
- Capabilities to practical problems solving for local and global organisations by applying skills and abilities learned during their undergraduate program in Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
- Design and develop software, hardware and networks, in fields such as digital forensics and artificial intelligence
Programme Structure
Module Code Module Narration Credits
Level 1 Semester 1
CSFC111 Introduction to Information Security 10
INSY101 Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications 10
INSY103 Principles of Computer Programming 10
INSY104 Computer Organization and Architecture 10
BCOS121 Discrete Mathematics 10
COSK101 Basic Communication skills 10
LANP101 Portuguese 12
Level I Semester 2 [Prerequisite]
INSY122 Database Systems 10
CSFC122 Internet of Things and Operational Technology Security 10
CSFC124 Payment Systems and Fraud 10
BCOS122 Data Structures and Algorithms [ INSY103] 10
BCOS123 Operating Systems prerequisite [INSY102] 10
COSK121 Business Communication 10
Level 2 Semester 1 [Prerequisite]
CSFC211 Cryptography and Security [BCOS121] 10
CSFC212 Secure Coding [BCOS122] 10
CSFC213 Systems Administration & Security 10
CSFC214 Mobile Forensics 10
INSY213 Digital Financial Services 10
BCOS211 Web Technologies and Mobile Application Development 10
CSFC215 Secure Software Management 10
SSGS217 Introduction to Gender Studies 12
Level 2 Semester 2 [Prerequisite]
CSFC221 Ethical Hacking [BCOS122] 10
CSFC222 Malware Analysis 10
CSFC223 Analysis and Development of Crypto Systems [CSFC211] 10
INSY222 ICT Project Management 10
CSFC226 Security Policies and Implementation [CSFC212] 10
CSFC227 Forensic Investigation and Incidence Response 10
BCOS221 Data communications and Computer Networks 10
ASTA217 Research Methods 10
Level 3 Semesters 1 & 2
CSFC321 Work Related Learning Student Report 20
CSFC322 Work Related Learning Academic Supervisor’s Report 40
CSFC323 Work Related Learning Employer’s Report 60
Level 4 Semesters 1
CSFC411 Digital Forensics 10
CSFC412 Industrial Control Systems Security 10
INSY413 Enterprise Architecture 10
INSY415 Information Systems Security Audit and Control 10
INSY416 Blockchain Technologies [INSY213] 10
CSFC417 Mobile and Wireless Security [CSFC111] 10
CSFC418 Secure Electronic Commerce 10
Level 4 Semesters 2
BCOS422 Artificial Intelligence 10
CSFC422 Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance 10
CSFC424 Virtualization Cloud Security 10
CSFC425 Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment 10
BCSE422 Digital Image Processing 10
CSFC426 Dissertation 20
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