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BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Course Details

The programme is designed to enhance students with knowledge and applied skills in cybersecurity and digital forensics through lab exercises, case studies, and project work. They will learn how to analyze and assess vulnerabilities and risks, develop strategies to mitigate these threats and investigate cybercrime incidents using digital forensics techniques. Our aims to produce highly skilled and professional graduates with abilities in resolving computer forensic problems and cases, preserving the evidential integrity in  computer forensic analysis, developing and managing computing solutions, understanding the legal, social, ethical and professional responsibilities of computer forensics ractitioners and having a broad awareness of the computing industry.

Graduates can pursue careers in cybersecurity and digital forensics, such as investigator, analyst, or auditor. They can also study related fields.

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics's Summary

Course Details
Year Modules Credits
1 CET1001 - Cybersecurity 30 credits
CET1004 - Programming & Software Development 30 credits
CET1002 - Full Stack Web Development 30 credits
CET1000 - Computer Systems & Networks 30 credits
2 CET2001 - Artificial Intelligence 30 credits
CET2005 - Secure Computer Networks 30 credits
CET2006 - Security and Forensic Analysis 30 credits
CET2004 - Industrial Project 30 credits
3 CET3002 - Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking 30 credits
CET3014 - Digital Forensics Investigations 30 credits
CET3011 - Computing Project 30 credits
CET3005 - Advanced Cybersecurity 30 credits

 

*Modules are subject to change according to the university policy

 

Scholarships
Scholarships Criteria Award Value Who can claim?
ISMT Award - Merit Based Awarded for a mark of 70% or above in +2 or equivalent and qualified on interview 20% waiver in tuition fee in the first year All +2 or equivalent graduates applying for a course at ISMT
ISMT Award - Merit Based Awarded for a mark of 60% or above in +2 or equivalent and qualified on interview 15% waiver in tuition fee in the first year All +2 or equivalent graduates applying for a course at ISMT
ISMT Award - Merit Based Awarded for a mark of 50% or above in +2 or equivalent and qualified on interview 10% waiver in tuition fee in the first year All +2 or equivalent graduates applying for a course at ISMT
Career Outcomes

Studying Cyber Security & Digital Forensics from ISMT college leads students to a range of careers depending on their interests, major area of study and on the amount of study or work undertaken during or after the course. The following are the career opportunities ISMT graduates.

  • Cybersecurity Manager 
  • Security Engineer/Architect 
  • Cybersecurity Auditor
  • Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker
  • IT Security Officer
  • Cryptographer