Message from the HOD
Businesses and Users in near and global communities communicate through the link established by Computer Systems and Networks. Computer Networks are involved in every aspect of modern life as a result of an emerging digital revolution. This revolution significantly increases the number of mobile users, data networks, and applicable digital applications. As the number of these digital stakeholders increases, so does the number of potential threats and risks surrounding their usage in meeting the organizational corporate goals. This results in the global need for training of specialized professionals and ethical cyber security experts to effectively plan, design, manage, and practice cyber security mechanisms and technologies to secure and protect computer systems, networks, and underlying data.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Cybersecurity of the National Open University of Nigeria is designed to provide valuable and sufficient knowledge and skills to prevent and protect prevalent cybersecurity threats and incidences in corporate and national ecosystems. Through a rigorous curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with Hands-on training, students are equipped with demonstrable abilities to gather, analyse, and present evidence of any cybersecurity breach in managing corporate and National security infrastructure. Using the Open and Distance Learning metaphor, graduates will understand the impact of cybercrime on businesses and the public, and identify and implement specific security practices, features, and techniques to enhance the security of computer networks, computer-based systems, and cyberspace.
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The programme covers a wide range of topics including the principles of Cyber Security and Strategy, Cyber Privacy and Data protection, Computer Forensics, Risk Assessments, Critical National Information Infrastructure Protection, Ethics and Professional Practice in Cybersecurity, IOT Security and Privacy, Cybercrime, Law and Countermeasures as well as specialized courses in Cryptography techniques, Algorithms and Applications, Ethical-Hacking, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Application of Data Mining in Cyber Security, Cyber Warfare and Defense, and industrial training/internships that will help students develop the necessary skills to identify, analyse, and mitigate security threats.
Graduates of the programme will be equipped to pursue careers in various sectors, including corporate, government agencies, and consultancy firms. It is expected that they will possess the knowledge and skills required to assess and manage information security risks, implement effective security measures, and ensure the authenticity, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.