MS Information Security
Overview
The program aims to develop core competencies in the fields of information security management, application security, and computer networks security. Students will have the opportunity of learning the technical aspects of information security by understanding current threats and vulnerabilities and examining ways of developing effective countermeasures. In order to cater for wide range of professional and academic interests, students have the option of selecting their course work according to their specific needs.
The overall program objective are:
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To fulfill the growing national need of well trained professionals to work in a wide range of roles to protect Information Systems in all types of organizations, including research and academia.
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To contribute towards need of protecting national information infrastructure from all kinds of threats.
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To play an effective role in international efforts to make the cyberspace safe, secure and reliable for the national and international communities.
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COURSE FACT
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Study Level
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Post-Graduate |
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Study Mode
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Full Time |
| Course Length | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
| Intake | Spring & Fall |
| Classes | Evening (5:30Pm to 8:30Pm) Monday to Friday |
| Start Date | Feb & Sep |
| 1st Semester Fee | PKR 88,750 |
| Credit Hours | 32 |
| Course Code |
Name |
Credit Hours |
| IS – 5053 |
Cryptography |
3 |
| IS – 5043 |
Information Systems Security |
3 |
| IS – 6023 |
Risk Management |
3 |
| IS – 6663 |
Digital Forensics |
3 |
| IS – 5033 | Information Security Management Systems |
3 |
| IS – 6043 |
IT Governance |
3 |
| IS – 6013 |
Information Systems Auditing |
3 |
| IS – 6253 |
Distributed and Cloud Computing |
3 |
| IS – 6193 |
Network Security |
3 |
| IS – 6203 |
Ethical Hacking |
3 |
| IS – 6213 |
Penetration Testing |
3 |
| IS – 6433 |
Malware Analysis |
3 |
| IS – 6403 |
Secure Software Development |
3 |
| IS – 6413 |
Application Security |
3 |
| Thesis-1 |
Thesis-1 | 3 |
| Thesis-2 |
Thesis-2 |
3 |
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Eligibility
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16-years of education with 50% Marks in science/engineering discipline preferably with 4 years degree program of BS (SE/CS/IT/EE/CE) or equivalent from HEC recognized university or degree awarding institute. Two years of relevant work experience is recommended. |
| Seats | 40 |
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Selection Criteria
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GRE General type test conducted by university at the time of admission Academic Qualification: 70% Test/Interview: 30% |
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Scholarships
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Need & Merit Based upto 100% |
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Offered at
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Evacuee Trust Campus |
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Start Date
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Spring (January-February) Fall (July-August) |
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Application
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Apply Online |
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Islamabad 44000 44000
Pakistan