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Course Overview

This programme is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in the domain of Cyber Security, addressing the latest technologies and techniques to protect data and systems against cyber threats. With the growing demand for security professionals globally, this course equips students with the necessary tools and strategies to combat complex cyber attacks.

The curriculum covers topics such as Security Operations Centre (SOC), Incident Response, Advanced Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, and more. Students will also have access to a fully-functional SOC for hands-on experience in live cyber monitoring and incident response.

Achievement

Cyber Security Innovation (Education) of the Year 2024 by CyberSecurity Malaysia

Curriculum

Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-computing students)
Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 4 months (Part-time)
 

• Programming in Python
• Database for Data Science
• Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Tools

Core Modules

• Information Security Design
• Data Analytics in Cyber Security
• Cyber Security & Threats
• Security Operations Center & Incident Response
• Advanced Ethical Hacking
• Advanced Digital Forensics
• Research Methodology in Computing & Engineering
• Project Paper

Elective Modules (Choose 3)*
 

• Network Design & Performance
• Information Security Architectures
• Security Audit and Assessment
• E-Investigation
• Applied Scripting in Cyber Security

*Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

°Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Cyber Security or Forensic Computing must pass the prerequisite modules in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics to continue with the Master’s degree. 
* Applicants without a Computing-related Bachelor’s degree must pass the pre-requisite modules to continue with the Master’s Degree. 

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 

English Requirements

International Students

• IELTS : 5.5
   

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Career Prospects

This programme provides students with the skills necessary for a range of cyber security roles such as:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Information Security Engineer
• Incident Response Consultant
• Cyber Security Architect
• Digital Forensic Investigator
• Security Operations Centre Analyst