Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)

To be a premier department renowned for excellence in cyber security education and research, fostering innovation and leadership in protecting digital assets and infrastructure. We aspire to develop highly skilled professionals who will advance the field of cyber security, address emerging global challenges, and contribute to creating a secure and resilient digital world.

M1 Educational Excellence: Provide high-quality education in cyber security through a robust curriculum that integrates foundational knowledge with practical skills, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to tackle current and future cyber security challenges

M2 Research and Innovation: Engage in cutting-edge research and development to advance the field of cyber security, focusing on emerging threats, innovative defense mechanisms, and new technologies. Foster a collaborative environment for faculty, students, and industry partners to drive innovation

M3 Skill Development: Equip students with hands-on experience through labs, simulations, and real-world projects, enhancing their technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities. Promote continuous learning and adaptability to keep pace with the evolving cyber security landscape.

M4 Ethical Leadership: Instill a strong sense of professional ethics and responsibility in our students, emphasizing the importance of integrity and accountability in cyber security practices.

M5 Community Engagement: Build partnerships with industry, government, and academic institutions to address pressing cybersecurity issues, contribute to policy development, and engage in community outreach to promote cyber security awareness and education.

M6 Global Impact: Prepare graduates to succeed in diverse and dynamic environments, enabling them to make significant contributions to national and global cyber security efforts, and drive positive change in the digital age.

The following Programme Educational Objectives are designed based on the department Mission.

PE01 Technical Expertise and Problem-Solving Skills: Graduates will demonstrate a strong foundation in cyber security principles and practices, enabling them to identify, analyse, and address complex security challenges. They will be equipped with the technical skills needed to design and implement effective cyber security solutions, ensuring the protection of information systems and networks.

PE02 Professional Growth and Leadership: Graduates will advance in their careers and take on leadership roles in the cyber security field, contributing to the development of innovative solutions and influencing cyber security policies. They will engage in continuous professional development and pursue advanced certifications or higher education to stay current with emerging technologies and trends.

PE03 Ethical and Responsible Practice: Graduates will adhere to the highest ethical standards and practices in their professional activities, demonstrating integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to ethical behaviour in cyber security. They will apply their knowledge in ways that respect privacy, protect sensitive information, and contribute positively to society and the profession.

PE04 Effective Communication and Collaboration: Graduates will excel in communication and teamwork, effectively collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients to address cyber security challenges. They will be able to articulate technical concepts clearly, prepare comprehensive reports, and contribute to team-based projects and decision-making processes.

PO1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

PO3 Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

PO4 Conduct investigation of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5 Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and moderns engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6 The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice

PO7 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contests, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO9 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10 Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO11 Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12 Lifelong learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

PSO1 Proficient Cyber security Skills: Graduates will possess advanced skills in identifying, analysing, and mitigating security threats across various platforms and systems

PSO2 Practical Application and Incident Response: Graduates will be adept at applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, including designing and implementing security measures, conducting penetration testing, and responding to cyber security incidents

PSO3 Security Policy and Compliance: Graduates will understand and be able to apply principles of cyber security policy and compliance in various organizational contexts.

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