Undergraduate Program
BS(Cyber Security)
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Introduction
The Cyber Security discipline at Salim Habib University (SHU) empowers learners to become the vanguard of digital defence in an increasingly interconnected world. As cyber threats evolve in scale, sophistication, and automation, our program equips students with a strong foundation in modern security principles, advanced analytical techniques, and intelligent, technology-driven defence strategies. Learners explore the foundations of secure design, digital forensics, ethical practices, and proactive threat mitigation while engaging with emerging paradigms shaped by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud-native security architectures.
To support diverse career pathways, SHU offers a comprehensive suite of specialized tracks that mirror the most in-demand domains of global cybersecurity:
- Application, Cloud & Network Security
- Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- DevSecOps / Secure DevOps
- Cryptography & Applied Security
- Privacy Engineering & Data Protection
Each track blends hands-on labs, real-world simulations, security toolsets, and applied research experiences to ensure graduates develop deep technical expertise and strategic insight. With a strong emphasis on ethical responsibility, resilience engineering, and innovation, the Cyber Security program at SHU prepares professionals capable of safeguarding critical infrastructures, strengthening organizational defenses, and shaping the future of secure digital ecosystems.
Why BS Cyber Security from SHU?
- Industry-aligned specializations across Ethical Hacking, DFIR, CTI, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cryptography, and Privacy Engineering.
- Hands-on, lab-driven learning using real-world tools, simulations, and cyber ranges.
- Faculty with global academic and industry experience delivering cutting-edge, practice-oriented knowledge.
- Curriculum built around emerging technologies including AI-driven security, automation, and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong focus on ethical, secure, and responsible computing to prepare graduates for high-impact roles.
- Career-ready skill development aligned with the latest industry certifications and workforce demands.
- Interdisciplinary, flexible learning environment enabling students to explore diverse security domains.
- Modern digital infrastructure and dedicated security labs supporting research, innovation, and practical mastery.
- High employer demand and strong job prospects in national and global cybersecurity markets.
About Program
Program Objectives
Program Mission
The program’s mission is to provide quality education, smart skills, conceptual knowledge, hands-on experience to our graduates so they can identify, protect and defend information system intelligently and lead in the creation of new technology solutions to complex security challenges to serve the society in better way.
Program Objectives
The program objectives are to prepare graduates with deep knowledge and outstanding computing principles that make them able to:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of computing fundamentals and methodologies to exercise critical judgment across a range of real-world digital security challenges.
- To develop critical thinking, familiarity with modern tools and problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and solve complex computing information security problems and actively participate in life-long learning and continuous improvement in rapidly evolving domain of information systems and security to serve society.
- On the basis of computing knowledge, practical skills and critical analysis, design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems and communicate effectively as an individual and as a leader/member with the computing community and society with an understanding of professional ethics and social responsibility.
- To instill a strong ethical framework that guides students in the responsible management and protection of information, recognizing the importance of data privacy and ethical hacking.
Graduate Attributes (GAs)
- GA-1 Academic Education: Completion of an accredited program of study designed to prepare graduates as computing professionals.
- GA-2 Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems: Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to the abstraction and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements.
- GA-3 Problem Analysis: Identify and solve complex computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines.
- GA-4 Design/Development of Solutions:
- Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs.
- GA-5 Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, or adapt and then apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
- GA-6 Individual and Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of a team in multidisciplinary settings.
- GA-7 Communication: Communicate effectively with the computing community about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions.
- GA-8 Computing Professionalism and Society: Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing practice
- GA-9 Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice.
- GA-10 Life-long Learning: Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional.
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Internship and Career Prospects
Students can pursue internships in:
- Cybersecurity firms and SOC (Security Operations Centers)
- Banks, fintech companies, and financial institutions
- Software houses and cloud service providers
- Telecom and network infrastructure companies
- Government agencies and digital governance bodies
- Digital forensics labs and law enforcement units
- IT consulting and risk management firms
- Healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce companies with critical data environments
- Startups specializing in AI security, DevSecOps, and automation
Career Prospects
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Cybersecurity Analyst / SOC Analyst
- Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Specialist
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst
- Application, Network, or Cloud Security Engineer
- DevSecOps / Secure DevOps Engineer
- Information Security Officer / Security Consultant
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Specialist
- Cryptography & Applied Security Engineer
- Privacy Engineer / Data Protection Officer
- Malware Analyst / Reverse Engineer
- Risk & Compliance Analyst
- Security Automation & AI Security Specialist
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A-Level (HSSC) or Equivalent is required for admission to the BS Cybersecurity program.
- An equivalency certificate from the IBCC will be required in the case of education from another country or system.
- Students without a background in Computer Science or Mathematics at the intermediate level may be required to pass specific deficiency courses in their first year.
- The minimum duration for completion of the BS Cybersecurity degree is four years. The HEC allows a maximum period of seven years to complete the degree requirements.
- A minimum 2.0 CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) on a scale of 4.0 is required for the award of the BS Cybersecurity degree.