Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Specialization in Cyber Security

Today the world is facing many security challenges attacking almost all electronic devices such as laptops, desktops and mobile devices, etc. Through malware, social engineering attacks, ransomware, targeted attacks, etc. The it industry is in need of experts to tackle such challenges. 

As our daily lives become more and more dependent on Internet-based tools and services, and as those platforms accumulate more of our most sensitive data, the demand grows for experts in the field of Cybersecurity. Wherever usage of computers in a shared environment, there exist a need for Cybersecurity professional to protect/secure the data and infrastructure that are involved in shared computer devices. So cyber security has become the utmost priority for organizations. Cyber security Ventures predicts there will be 350% growth in open cyber security positions from 2015-2023. Cyber security professionals find a job market in - Protection and recovery technologies, processes, and procedures for individuals and businesses, and government organizations. The cyber security market is expected to grow to around $232 Billion by 2022 according to a report. Domestic IT giants like Infosys and even global players like CISCO have been betting big in the cyber security domain.

Out of the 3.5 million open cyber security positions are vacant as of 2021 and the demand for cyber security professionals is likely to grow in the years to come. Cyber security ventures estimate more than 2 million openings will be in the Asia-Pacific region. 62% say their organization’s cyber security team is understaffed; 57% say they currently have unfilled cyber security positions on their team.

This programme aims to cater to the growing demand for Cyber security experts. The job positions are i) Information Security Analyst ii) Lead Software Security Engineer iii) Chief Information Security Officer iv) Security Architect Penetration Tester v) Information Security Crime vi) Investigator/Forensics Expert Security Engineer vii) Cybersecurity Analyst viii) Security Consultant /Specialist ix) Security Architect x) Security Software Developer xi) Security Administrator.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass in PUC/10+2 examination with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Informatics Practices as compulsory subject along with other subjects and obtained minimum 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to SC/ST category) in the above subjects taken together, of any Board / Council recognized by the respective State Government / Central Government / Union Territories or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto.

Course Curriculum
Sem - 1

• Language –I Kannada
• Language –I Hindi
• Language –I Additional English
• Communicative English – I
• Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science
• Digital Logic and Computer Design
• Operating system using LINUX
• Programming fundamentals using C (Innovation)
• Practical Courses
• C LAB
• LINUX LAB
• Mandatory - (Non Creditable Courses)
• Environmental Studies
• Skill Development Program

Sem 2

• Language –II Kannada
• Language –II Hindi
• Language –II Additional English
• Communicative English-II
• Information systems and Data Base management
• Information security Management and Data Privacy (Innovation)
• Data structures using C++
• Data Communication and Networking
• Practical Courses
• Data Structures Lab
• DBMS LABMandatory - (Non Creditable Courses)
• Constitution of India & Professional Ethics
• Skill Development Program

Sem 3

• Language –III Kannada
• Language –III Hindi
• Language –III Additional English
• Cyber Security Essentials
• Object Oriented Programming with JAVA (Innovation)
• Software engineering and Cyber Security Engineering (Innovation)
• Network security and Cryptography ((Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
• Cloud computing and Cloud Security (Innovation)
• Web technologies (Innovation)
• Advanced Linux
• Android Security (Innovation)
• Practical Courses
• Java Lab
• Network security LAB
• Mandatory - (Non Creditable Courses)
• Soft skills
• Skill Development Program

Sem 4

• Language –IV Kannada
• Language –IV Hindi
• Language –IV Additional English
• Security of E-based-systems
• Digital Watermarking and Steganography (Entrepreneurship)
• Cyber and Web security using Python (Innovation)
• Information Security Analysis and Audit
• Enterprise security management
• Biometrics (Innovation)
• Big data Security
• Computer security and system Management
• Mobile and Adhoc network security (Entrepreneurship)
• Practical courses
• Minor Project – 1(Innovation and Intellectual Property Right)
• Cyber Security using Python LAB
• Mandatory - (Non Creditable Courses)
• Soft skills
• Skill Development Program

Sem 5

• Ethical hacking
• Ethics and laws of cyber security
• Malware Analysis
• Open Elective
• Machine Learning for Cyber security
• Cybercrime and digital forensics
• Information Warfare and Security
• 05Practical Courses
• Malware Analysis-Lab
• Minor project -IIMandatory - (Non Creditable Courses)
• Soft skills
• Skill Development Program

Sem 6

• Block Chain and Cryptocurrency Technology
• Disaster Recovery
• Cognitive Psychology in Cyber security
• Server Hardening
• Practical Courses
• Major Project
• Mandatory - (Non Creditable Courses)
• Soft skills
• Skill Development Program

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
After few years of graduation, the graduates of Bachelor of Science Honours (Computer Science, Multimedia and Animation) will be able to:

• PEO-1- Be industry ready to assume the roles of Security Engineers, Cyber Security Analysts, Cyber Forensic Professionals and Security Architects and operate various security related commercial software tools to solve scientific and business problems.
• PEO-2- Equip the Students to be recruited as Computer Application Developers, Algorithm Developers, Computer Programmers and to work alongside Engineering, Medical, ICT Professionals and Scientists to assist them in setting up security in their Domain of Interest.
• PEO-3- Adopt philosophy/culture of lifelong learning for continuous improvement, which qualifies them to serve as Administrators in Public, Private Organizations or as Scientists at various levels in Research Establishments.
• PEO-4- Understand Environmental, Legal, Cultural, Social, Ethical, Public Safety Issues and work as a member of a team and communicate effectively across team members that would assist them in setting up his/her own Enterprise.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

• PO 1- Disciplinary knowledge: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understand Computer Science with specialization in Cyber Security that form a part of B.Sc in Cyber Security 
• PO 2- Scientific reasoning: Analyze and understand concepts in Computer Science, critically evaluate ideas, imbibe logical reasoning and experiences in Programming, Algorithm Development and Application Development, to detect Cyber Vulnerabilities and resolve new Cyber Threats. 
• PO 3- Problem solving: Extrapolate and apply competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, such as, design Security-Based Solutions, and develop a Security Architecture for an Organization.
• PO 4- Environment and Sustainability: Understand the issues with environmental influence and sustainable development and provide solutions for the same using domain knowledge in Cyber Security.
• PO 5- Research-related skills: Recognize Cause-and-Effect Relationships, Define Problems, Formulate Hypotheses, Test Hypotheses, Analyze, Interpret, and Draw Conclusions from Data, Establish Hypotheses, Predict Cause-and-Effect Relationships, Ability to Plan, Execute and Report the results of an Experiment or Investigation in Data Analytics related to Cyber Security.
• PO 6- Ethics: Conduct as a Responsible Citizen by recognizing the human role in Security Systems with an emphasis on Ethics, Social Engineering Vulnerabilities and Training.
• PO 7- Cooperation/Team Work: Work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams; facilitate cooperative and coordinated effort being part of a group, and act together as a group or a team ap in the interest of a common cause.
• PO 8- Communication Skills: Express thoughts and ideas effectively in writing and orally; communicate with others using appropriate medium; demonstrate the ability to listen carefully, read and write analytically, and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to different groups.
• PO 9- Self-directed and Life-long Learning: Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of socio-technological changes to identify and detect Cyber Vulnerabilities and resolve new Cyber Threats.

Programme Specific Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates of Bachelor of Science Honours (Computer Science, Multimedia and Animation) programme will be able to:

• PSO1 -Design Security Architecture, and resolve security issues in computer networks and maintenance of Cyber Security systems to secure an IT infrastructure.
• PSO2 -Provide Security-Based Solutions with expertise and skill to solve real life problems like malware, phishing, spamming and other Cyber Threats, related to Cyber Security, by developing specific software products.
• PSO3 - Design, Implement, and Monitor-Cyber Security Mechanisms, to ensure the protection of Information Technology Assets through Advanced Penetration Testing and Reverse Engineering to get to know the perspective of Cyber Criminals.

Career Opportunities

• Information Security Analyst
• Security Consultant
• Information and Cyber Security Auditor
• Firewall and Security Device development professional
• Computer Security Incident Responder
• Vulnerability Assessor
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Digital Forensics Specialist
• Intrusion Detection Specialist
• Cryptologist
• Lead Security Architect