81
2 Years
4
Full-time
The Associate Degree in Cyber Security is a 2-year postgraduate program providing practical cybersecurity training and foundational security skills. Students develop expertise in network security, ethical hacking basics (Kali Linux), firewalls, VPNs, security principles, and CompTIA Security+ preparation — enabling career entry into IT security roles or pathway to advanced bachelor’s degree studies.
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Learn in a real-world lab environment with simulated attack scenarios, giving hands-on experience in defending against actual threats.
Industry-Relevant Tools & Practices ensure curriculum aligns with current cybersecurity threats and defensive methodologies.
Build a professional security portfolio through semester projects, capstone project, and internship experience for job readiness.
Regular collaboration with cybersecurity professionals ensures teaching covers latest threats, tools, and industry best practices.
Mandatory internship in Semester 4 provides real SOC experience, incident response training, and direct pathways to cybersecurity roles.
Information Security Principles
Risk Management & Security Policies
Computer Networks & System Administration
Linux & Windows Server Security
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment & Kali Linux Tools
Cloud Security Basics (AWS/Azure)
Encryption & Data Protection Techniques
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| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Programming Fundamentals (Theory) | 3 |
| Programming Fundamentals (Lab) | 1 |
| Application of Information & Communication Technologies (Theory) | 2 |
| Application of Information & Communication Technologies (Lab) | 1 |
| Functional English | 3 |
| Leading with Character | 3 |
| Digital Logic Design (Theory) | 2 |
| Digital Logic Design (Lab) | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Object Oriented Programming (Theory) | 3 |
| Object Oriented Programming (Lab) | 1 |
| Expository Writing | 3 |
| Database Systems (Theory) | 3 |
| Database Systems (Lab) | 1 |
| Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3 |
| Computer Networks (Theory) | 2 |
| Computer Networks (Lab) | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Data Structure and Algorithms (Theory) | 3 |
| Data Structures & Algorithms (Lab) | 1 |
| Web Technologies | 3 |
| Civics and Community Engagement | 3 |
| Islamic Studies | 2 |
| Understanding of Holy Quran - I | 1 |
| Cyber Security (Theory) | 2 |
| Cyber Security (Lab) | 1 |
| Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Final Project | 3 |
| Digital Forensic (Theory) | 2 |
| Digital Forensic (Lab) | 1 |
| Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2 |
| Understanding of Holy Quran - II | 1 |
| Technopreneourship | 3 |
| Digital Marketing OR Freelancing Management | 3 |
| Mobile Application Development OR Game Development | 3 |
| Software Engineering | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 |
TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY
A modern cybersecurity curriculum covering ethical hacking, network security, digital forensics, and cyber risk management.
Practical learning through labs, simulations, and real-world security scenarios is aligned with industry demands.
Development of technical and analytical skills required for protecting systems, networks, and digital information.
FAQs
Yes, it is designed for students with little or no prior cybersecurity experience.
