74
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 |
| Computer Networks (Theory) | 2 |
| Computer Networks (Lab) | 1 |
| Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Cyber Security (Theory) | 2 |
| Introduction to Cyber Security (Lab) | 1 |
| Network Security (Theory) | 2 |
| Network Security (Lab) | 1 |
| Expository Writing | 3 |
| Database Systems (Theory) | 2 |
| Database Systems (Lab) | 1 |
| Malware Analysis & Threat Intelligence | 3 |
| Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Data Structure and Algorithms (Theory) | 3 |
| Data Structure & Algorithms (Lab) | 1 |
| Information Security Management | 3 |
| Civics and Community Engagement | 2 |
| Islamic Studies | 2 |
| Understanding of Holy Quran-I | 1 |
| Operating Systems (Theory) | 2 |
| Operating Systems (Lab) | 1 |
| Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | 2 |
| Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security | 3 |
| Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2 |
| Understanding of Holy Quran-II | 1 |
| Technopreneurship | 3 |
| Introduction to Marketing (Digital Marketing) | 3 |
| Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| Secure Software Design and Development (Theory) | 2 |
| Secure Software Design and Development (Lab) | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 |
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.
