The unprecedented incidence of crimes in the information and communication systems, made a compulsion to fill up the vacuum created due to the dearth of experts. This could be overcome by creating experts in the field of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. Chances of getting victimized accidentally are more common in the current era. To sensitize the people and to protect oneself from landing in such a scenario, there is a need of specialized academic programs which will ultimately culminate in the expertise. This academia imparts overall security measures required for the protection through various misadventures with the electronic systems. It would also provide a comprehensive solution for preventive care and also for the post-traumatic measures to be taken. It also addresses system vulnerabilities and the preventative measures that may counter cyber-attacks, including steps to repair systems weaknesses, prevent repeat occurrences, and collecting and examining digital evidence using a variety of digital and mobile forensics tools and technology.
The aim of the School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics is to provide learners with essential expert technical knowledge, competence, and research skills of the most important technical concepts of cybersecurity and how they are applied in emerging areas such as device security and forensics.
Mission
To educate and train students in cyber security and digital forensics with an aim to prepare them to tackle the future security and investigation challenges in the cyber-space.
To help improve teaching, research and consultancy infrastructure in Uganda.
Vision
To enhance capabilities in the niche areas of cyber security and digital forensics and play a leading role in capacity building in cyber security and digital forensics for respective countries.
Best Practices
The Department of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics provides robust and practical knowledge about cyber security. The courses and pedagogy are designed in such a way that it will give a holistic approach of cyber security to the students. The Department has a well-equipped Cyber Security Lab with latest computer systems and necessary cyber security tools which will provide students rich hands-on experience related to cyber security and digital forensics. The Department maintains a high level of ethical standards such as impartiality, accuracy, and honesty in all aspects of cyber investigations.
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