Cybersecurity

This three-year B.Sc. program, built on the European educational model, equips you with the knowledge and skills to combat cyber threats and protect sensitive information in today’s ever-evolving digital landscape.

• Network Security: Gain a deep understanding of network vulnerabilities, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure network design principles to safeguard computer networks from unauthorized access.
• Data Protection: Explore data encryption techniques, access control mechanisms, and data privacy regulations to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.
• Ethical Hacking: Learn the tools and techniques employed by ethical hackers to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems before malicious actors can. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of attacker mindsets and strategies for developing effective defense mechanisms.
• Digital Forensics: Master the techniques for collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence in the event of a cyber attack. You’ll learn to investigate cybercrimes and extract critical evidence for legal proceedings.
• Cybersecurity Law and Ethics: Understand the legal framework surrounding cybersecurity, including data privacy laws and ethical hacking practices.

By the end of the program, you’ll be able to:

• Analyze and identify network security vulnerabilities.
• Implement security measures to protect data and networks.
• Conduct ethical hacking penetration testing to evaluate system security.
• Recover and analyze digital evidence following a cyber attack.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures for organizations.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest cyber threats and defense strategies.

Career Prospects:

A degree in Cybersecurity from VIAST College opens doors to a range of rewarding careers in high demand:

Eligibility:

10+2 with a Mathematics and Science background is required for admission to the Cybersecurity program.

Shape the future of Cybersecurity!

VIAST College’s Cybersecurity program empowers you to become a cybersecurity professional equipped to defend critical infrastructure and sensitive data in an increasingly digital world. Join us and make a difference!

Department of IT Technologies

VIAST College’s IT programs leverage the European curriculum, emphasizing practical coding experience and industry-relevant skills.