With the rapid digitalisation of banking, e-commerce, governance, healthcare and education, organisations are facing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. There is a growing need for professionals who can design, implement and manage secure systems, detect and respond to incidents, and support compliance with evolving security regulations. MSc Cyber Security is designed to address this demand by offering a deep, practice-oriented postgraduate programme focused exclusively on cyber security.
The programme is intended primarily for graduates with a background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications and related disciplines who wish to build a specialised career in cyber security. It will also appeal to IT professionals looking to upskill into roles such as Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, Cyber Security Consultant, Digital Forensics Specialist, Cloud Security Engineer and related positions.
Professionals with this ability can designs, implements, and maintains security controls to protect systems, applications, and data from cyber threats. Ensures secure configurations, access control, and compliance with organizational security policies.
Professionals with this ability can secure enterprise networks, servers, and infrastructure by managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure network architectures. Monitors network traffic and mitigates vulnerabilities to ensure high availability and protection.
Professionals with this ability can monitor security alerts, analyzes logs, and investigates suspicious activities to detect cyber threats in real time. Proactively hunts for advanced threats and supports incident response operations.
Professionals with this ability leads the investigation and containment of security incidents while preserving digital evidence. Performs forensic analysis to determine root cause, impact, and supports legal or regulatory requirements.
Professionals with this ability can identify and exploits security vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications through controlled testing. Provides remediation recommendations to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
Professionals with this ability can design and enforce security controls for cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms. Ensures secure cloud architecture, identity management, and compliance with best practices.
Professionals with this ability protects critical systems and sensitive data within sector-specific regulatory and security frameworks. Monitors threats, responds to incidents, and supports national or enterprise cyber defense initiatives.
in accordance with NEP 2020 guidelines
To apply for admission, please visit our official portal and complete the registration process. Admission will be granted upon successful completion of the application requirements and fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.
Program Details
Specializations
Eligibility
Academic Activities 
Achievements & Events
