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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

First Year,  (120 Credit)

Semester I Semester II
Software Engineering Full Stack Development 
Computer Systems, Architectures and Networks Emerging Technologies
Introduction to Programming Specialist Project

Second Year,  (120 Credit)

Semester III Semester IV
Secure Networks Advanced Programming 
Digital Forensics Computing Practice Cyber Security 
Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructures Enterprise Project 

Third Year,  (120 Credit)

Semester V Semester VI
Project: Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Project: Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Cyber Threat Landscape Digital Forensics Investigation 
Web Application Security  Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

 

*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