Computer Security

Core Courses

A)    Common Core Curriculum: First Four Semesters

Analysis 1 ,2 & 3

Algebra 1 , 2 & 3

Algorithms and Data Structures 1,2 & 3

Machine Structure

Graph Theory

Information Systems

Computer Architecture (CA)

Probability and Statistics

Introduction to Databases

Introduction to Networks

Theory of Languages

Operating Systems 1 & 2

Mathematical logic

Fondamentals of Electronics

Object-Oriented Programming 1 & 2 (OOP)

B)    Specialization Track (6 Semesters)

1. Foundational Mathematics & Theory

·        Mathematical Tools for Cryptography

·        Theory of Information and Coding

·        Modeling and Simulation

2. Software & Systems Engineering

·        Software Engineering

·        Advanced Operating Systems

·        Advanced Databases

·        Programming by Constraint

3. Cybersecurity Core

·        Computer Systems Security

·        Information and Data Security

·        Network Security

·        Operating Systems Security

·        Wireless and Mobile Network Security

·        Embedded Systems Securi

 

4. Advanced Security Specializations

·        Advanced Cryptography

·        Malware Analysis

·        Digital Forensics

·        Ethical Hacking

·        Emerging Security Technologies

5. Development & Operations

·        Python Programming

·        Web Development

·        Mobile Development

·        Secure Software Development

·        DevOps

6. Data & Intelligence

·        Business Intelligence

·        AI Notions and Principles

·        Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Security

7. Professional & Innovation Skills

·        Startup and Professional Development

·        Critical Thinking and Creativity Skills

·        Innovation and Entrepreneurship

·        Project Management

Advanced Topics

Building on core cybersecurity principles, this program delves into cutting-edge domains through a blend of theoretical rigor and applied practice:

1. Advanced Cryptographic Systems

·        Post-quantum cryptography (NIST standards)

·        Homomorphic encryption for secure cloud processing

·        Blockchain security architectures

2. Offensive Security & Threat Intelligence

·        Advanced penetration testing (APT simulation)

·        Reverse engineering of polymorphic malware

·        Threat hunting with AI/ML

 

3. Secure Systems Engineering

·        Trusted execution environments

·        Secure hardware design

·        IoT/OT security for critical infrastructure

4. Cyber Defense Operations

·        SOC automation with SOAR platforms

·        Network deception technologies

·        Digital forensics for cloud-native environments

5. Governance & Compliance

·        Implementing NIS2 Directive requirements

·        Cloud security posture management (CSPM)

·        AI ethics and adversarial robustness

6. Emerging Technologies

·        Zero-trust architecture implementation

·        Confidential computing

·        5G network security