The Bachelor’s program in Cyber Security (CS) at USTH will address the urgent demand for human resources in the field of information security and safety, while also supporting research activities within organizations.
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1. PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
When the world is entering the 4th industrial revolution, machines are becoming more popular, cheaper to produce, and most importantly, connected together. The trend improves convenience for humans but poses the risks of unsecured information sharing. Network devices and collected information are vulnerable to different types of attacks, such as tracking, stealing, or hijacking. This is critical to certain services, such as national security.
The Cyber Security bachelor’s program at USTH meets the urgent need for human resources in this field for organizations, enterprises, and state agencies. Additionally, graduated students from this field can participate in research activities at academic institutes and universities.
All courses in Cyber Security bachelor are taught in English, including lectures, practical works, and tutorials. This international environment helps students to have huge advantages when compared to traditional domestic programs, especially with the ability to self-study and read documents. Most up-to-date cyber-security documents are in English and will not likely be translated to Vietnamese in the near future.
2. PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The Cyber Security bachelor’s program lasts 3 years, including:
- The foundation year provides foundation knowledge to students for all specialties (60 ECTS).
- Second-year focuses on foundation knowledge regarding mathematics and computer science. These are the major building blocks of Cyber-Security. A total of 60 ECTS is offered to students. A majority of these courses are shared with the ICT specialty.
- The third-year consists of Cyber-Security specialization courses (60 ECTS). Based on the requirement of the employers, these courses are grouped into 2 categories:
+ Information assurance concentrates on ensuring the quality of the data stored in each system, including data encryption, key exchange, and mechanisms for attacks using malware. This domain also provides student with knowledge about data recovery.
+ Network security ensures that the organization is well protected against network attacks. This domain covers different network services, such as Web, Cloud, or wireless systems. An introduction to detecting and preventing intrusion for such services is also provided to students.
| Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Core Industry Knowledge | Computer Architecture, Operating Systems | Fundamentals of Databases |
| Data Structures and Algorithms | Advanced Programming with Python | |
| Object-Oriented Programming, Advanced Programming with Python | Cyber Law and ICT Ethics | |
| Computer Networks | Introduction to Cryptography | |
| Search Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention | Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing | |
| Web Application Development, Web Security | ||
| Specialized Knowledge | Advanced Computer Architecture and x86 Instruction Set | Network Programming, Network Simulation, Distributed Systems |
| Mobile Wireless Communication | Computer System Administration | |
| Network Security Monitoring and Surveillance | Data Security and Disaster Recovery | |
| Security and Privacy in Cloud Computing | Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design | |
| Advanced Databases | Machine Learning and Data Mining 1 | |
| Mobile Application Development | ||
| Elective Courses | Software Testing and Quality Assurance | Artificial Intelligence |
| Fundamentals of Data Science | Deep Learning | |
| Optimization 2 | ||
3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Issued under Article 5 – Chapter II of Decision No. 1292/QD-DHKHCNHN dated December 22, 2022, by the Rector of the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), see here.
Graduated students are expected to have the following skills: implement technologies, processes, and practices to protect networks, computers, programs, and data from attack, damage, and unauthorized access; operate and maintain security in information systems; detect, analyze and recover damage of security threats on information systems; develop security-related software.
Students are also taught soft skills and language skills to adapt to the increasing requirements of a professional working environment.
4. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates have a wide range of career options: Cyber security (system) engineer, cyber security analyst, network administrator, or system administrator in banks and insurance companies (data integrity, data protection), IT or production companies, cyber security firms, as well as in the international labor market.
Besides the ability to find a job after graduation, Information Security students are qualified to pursue postgraduate programs at Vietnamese or foreign universities. Expertise in Information Security provides a solid foundation of knowledge, allowing students to develop into specialized researchers.
5. CONTACT INFORMATION
- About the training program:
Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Tel: (+84-24) 32 12 18 01
Email: ict_dept@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 408, 4th floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
- About Admission:
Department of Academic Affairs (DAA)
Tel: ( + 84-24) 7772 7748
Email: admission@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
