Course Description:

A flexible and all-encompassing strategy to the problem of cyber security is required given the development of information and communication technology (ICT) and the rise of security concerns. ICT's quick development has prompted a number of challenging issues that require answers. It has been determined that addressing cyber security broadly and in adequate depth will help students from non-technical streams gain a more comprehensive understanding of the issues. The curriculum was developed with the intention of producing more responsible, responsive, and informed digital citizens who will successfully support a robust ecosystem and posture for cyber security.

Program Educational Objectives:

• Understand the cyber security threat landscape.
• Develop a deeper understanding and familiarity with various types of cyberattacks, cybercrimes, vulnerabilities and remedies thereto.
• Analyze and evaluate existing legal framework and laws on cyber security.
• Analyze and evaluate the digital payment system security and remedial measures against digital payment frauds.
• Analyze and evaluate the importance of personal data its privacy and security.
• Analyze and evaluate the security aspects of social media platforms and ethical aspects associated with use of social media.
• Analyze and evaluate the cyber security risks.
• Based on the Risk assessment, plan suitable security controls, audit and compliance.
• Evaluate and communicate the human role in security systems with an emphasis on ethics, social engineering vulnerabilities and training.
• Increase awareness about cyber-attack vectors and safety against cyber-frauds.
• Take measures for self-cyber-protection as well as societal cyber-protection.