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Course Overview

This programme is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of cyber security, addressing critical areas such as incident response, security auditing, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. Students will also gain hands-on experience with live data monitoring and learn how to build defense strategies in a cyber threat simulation environment.

Students can engage in research through APU's Forensic and Cyber Security (FSEC) Research Centre, and also benefit from professional certifications like the Rocheston Certified Penetration Tester (RCPT), Certified Hacker Forensics Investigator (CHFI), and Certified Security Operation Centre Analyst (CSOC).

Achievement

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

Curriculum

• Year 1, Semester 1 (YR1 SEM1):
  • Fundamentals of Cyber Security
  • Network Security
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Introduction to Digital Forensics
• Year 1, Semester 2 (YR1 SEM2):
  • Advanced Security Operations
  • Incident Response and Management
  • Advanced Digital Forensics
  • Risk Management and Security Audits
• Year 2, Semester 1 (YR2 SEM1):
  • Research Project
  • Thesis Presentation & Viva

Entry Requirements

• 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.

English Requirements

• Malaysian Students = BAND 4 MUET
• International Students = Band 5.5 in IELTS or TOEFL score 550

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue career opportunities as:

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