Undergraduate
General Information
The Information Security Department was established at BHOS in 2018. The curriculum was developed by the faculty of the department based on the analysis of the curricula of leading universities in the United States and Europe. Nowadays, as most information is stored in the digital environment, the popularity of cybersecurity information security is growing. The information security specialist ensures the confidentiality of information on users and the company, takes measures to prevent data leakage, regularly analyzes the state of the local network, eliminates vulnerabilities and creates a system that prevents cyber attacks. Given that digital technologies are applied in all areas, the demand for this specialty is high.
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Objectives of "Information Security" Program
The objectives are Comprehensive Understanding of Information Security Principles, Knowledge of Security Technologies, Development of Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Design and Implementation of Secure Systems, Practical Exposure to Real-World Security Issues, Understanding Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Frameworks, Enhancing Security Awareness.
BSc in İnformation security Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
By the end of the “Information Security” BSc program, graduates will be able to:
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Integrate and apply core principles of information security, computer science, and applied mathematics for the design and protection of secure digital systems.
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Model and analyze security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks using analytical and quantitative methods with prioritization based on impact and likelihood.
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Design and justify secure system architectures and cryptographic mechanisms that satisfy defined functional, performance, and regulatory requirements.
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Plan and execute digital investigations and forensic analyses with preservation of evidence, interpretation of findings, and prepare verifiable reports
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Apply and automate information security operations, incident response, system maintenance, and secure cloud or DevSecOps practices through modern tools and platforms.
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Evaluate security-related decisions in accordance with ethical standards, legal and regulatory requirements considering sustainability and societal impact.
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Communicate technical information clearly in English and Azerbaijani, demonstrate knowledge of the history of Azerbaijan, and work effectively as members or leaders of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in industrial and professional environments, integrating contextual knowledge, ethical considerations, and cross-cultural awareness.
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Engage in continuous professional development through independent learning, research, and certification activities to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving security challenges.
Laboratories
The computer network laboratory is equipped by SOCAR. In this laboratory, students majoring in information security learn the basics of networks, network programming and security.
Experience and career opportunities
In order to prepare students for real working conditions, to get them acquainted with the equipment operating in the real working environment, on-the-job training is organised for 4th and 5th year students. After four years of internships, 5th year students and 2nd year master students undertake a 10-week research internship in order for them to prepare graduation works and gather materials for dissertations. This experience increases their research potential and, therefore, plays an important role in building their future careers.
