PhD Information Security – NUST
Course Name: PhD Information Security
Overview:
The PhD in Computer and Communication Security aims to produce highly skilled professionals that are specialized in security aspects of information technology.
Number of Semesters: 2
Requirements
- For admission into the PhD minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0.
- A subject test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS).
- In the case of GAT Subject test a minimum of 60% marks is required to pass the test.
- Course work of 18 credit hours preferably in the first year is required to be completed and followed by a comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as PhD researcher.
Course Duration: N/A
How to apply:
Application
• Access web-link: www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk • Fill online application form. • Upload scanned copies of required documents.
Application Confirmation
• Application confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 24 hours of submission.
Application Fee
• Deposit Application Fee online in any HBL branch.
Fee Receipt
• Fee confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 15 days of payment.
Application Status
• Application status would be communicated through email/website within 2 days of documents receipt.
Interview Calls
• Eligible candidates and those who qualify GAT-Gen or relevant tests will be asked to appear for interviews.
Interviews
• Candidates would appear for interviews at the concerned School/College/Center in July 2014.
Selection List
• Selection list will be uploaded on NUST website by the mid of August 2014.
Admission Dues
• Candidates will deposit admission dues in any HBL branch as per challan form available online.
Document Submission
• Candidates will prepare documents as per given checklist available online and will submit to the PGP Directorate, Main Office NUST. • All original documents, Medical Certificate and Affidavit will be submitted to the respective Schools/Colleges/Centers at the time of joining.
Joining Instructions
• Relevant NUST School/College/Center will issue joining instructions to those candidates who have completed all admission requirements.
• Successful candidates will join relevant programs as per joining instructions in 2nd week of September 2014.
Curriculum:
CORE COURSES
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Computer Security 3 |
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Network Security 3 |
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Advanced Cryptography – I 3 |
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Information Security Management 3 |
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MS Thesis 6 |
ADDITIONAL COURSES
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Research Methodology 2 |
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Advanced Computer Architecture 3 |
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Advanced Data Communications 3 |
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Advanced Database Concepts 3 |
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Advanced Distributed Computing 3 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 3 |
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Cloud Computing 3 |
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Data Mining 3 |
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Distributed Computing 3 |
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Distributed Databases 3 |
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Software Verification 3 |
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Wireless Networks 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSES – CRYPTOLOGY
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Advanced Cryptography – II 3 |
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Cryptanalysis 3 |
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Quantum Cryptography 3 |
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Formal Methods for Information Security 3 |
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Advanced Topics in Cryptology 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSES – DIGITAL FORENSICS AND INCIDENT RESPONSE
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Computer Forensics 3 |
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Information Hiding 3 |
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Network Forensics 3 |
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OS & File System Forensics 3 |
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Forensics Incident Response 3 |
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Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering 3 |
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Intrusion Detection 3 |
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Advanced Topics in Digital Forensics and Incident Response 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSES – GENERAL
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Secure Coding 3 |
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Biometrics 3 |
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Cyber Warfare 3 |
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Access Control and Database Security 3 |
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Advanced Topics in Information Security 3 |
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Advanced Simulation and Modeling 3 |
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Analysis of Stochastic Systems 3 |
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Pattern Recognition 3 |
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Advance Artificial Intelligence 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSES – INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Information Security Project Management 3 |
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IT Security Evaluation & Auditing 3 |
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Legal Aspects of Information Security 3 |
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Security Planning and Incident Management 3 |
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Security Risk Analysis and Management 3 |
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Auditing Networks, Perimeters and Systems 3 |
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Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems 3 |
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Advanced Topics in Information Security Management 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSES – SYSTEMS / NETWORK SECURITY
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Wireless Network Security 3 |
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Vulnerability Exploitation and Defense 3 |
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Electronic Warfare – Principles and Techniques 3 |
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Secure Communications 3 |
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Data Communication Networks & Security 3 |
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Cloud Computing Security 3 |
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Advanced Web Security 3 |
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Secure Electronic Commerce 3 |
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Cellular and Mobile Network Security 3 |
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Information Security Engineering 3 |
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Advanced Topics in Systems Security 3 |