In recent time, businesses of all sizes depend upon a networked computer system connected to the Internet. Computer and network technologies have greatly increased employee productivity, elevated the status of "information" to that of a corporate asset, and reduced the cost of doing business. Unfortunately, the same technology that makes life easier for the employee also makes life easier for cyber criminals and more difficult for the I.T. professionals whose responsibility is to secure the corporation's vital data. To protect themselves, companies seek professionals with the strongest security credentials obtainable. In order to address such workplace demands, a programme of study has been crafted that provides not only a foundation for the core of the degree, but also support from related disciplines to provide a well-rounded education.

The essence of the programme is to develop students that are well-informed as well as trained in proffering first hand solutions and prevention to cyber threats, crimes and other related challenges. Cyber Security degree programme provides a high level of professional requisites in the area of Cyber Security; the curriculum covers a broad range of subjects qualifying students for professional education and diverse job opportunities in Cyber Security domains.

Cyber Security is an evolving discipline that involves the study of strategy, policy and standards regarding the security of and operations in cyberspace, and encompassing the full range of threat reduction, vulnerability reduction, deterrence, international engagement, incident response, resiliency, and recovery policies and activities, including computer network operations, information assurance, law enforcement, diplomacy, military and intelligence missions as they relate to the security and stability of the global information and communications infrastructure. The department parades team of IT professionals who are all Ph.D holders in relevant disciplines and are well-versed in current trends in Cyber Security.