Cyber Security

Defend digital assets, analyze threats, and secure critical systems. Build a safer ICT future in Nigeria.

Department Overview

The Cyber Security department trains students to secure computer systems, networks, and data, meeting the urgent demand for security experts in Nigeria.

Courses are structured around the NUC benchmark: risk management, hands-on labs, legal frameworks and ethical issues, as well as security for emerging technologies.

Graduates work to protect banks, government, and telecom assets, and help curb the prevalence of cybercrime in the region.

What Makes Us Unique

Security Labs

Access to digital forensics and penetration testing labs for real-world cyber defense training.

Threat Intelligence

Research on new malware, scam detection, and AI for cyber defense, focused on Nigerian challenges.

Legal & Policy Training

Cyber law and digital policy courses prepare students for compliance and advisory roles.

Core Curriculum

Network Security
Cryptography
Ethical Hacking
Cyber Security Policy & Governance
Digital Forensics
Secure Software Development
Risk Assessment & Management
Cloud & IoT Security
Malware Analysis
Incident Response

Career Opportunities

Nigeria (and Africa) urgently need cyber security experts for vital national, financial, and business infrastructure:

Cybersecurity Analyst
Ethical Hacker
Security Consultant
Risk Manager
Forensic Analyst
IT Auditor
Security Software Developer
Network Security Engineer
500+
Active Students
2+
Student Projects
10+
Executives