Master of Science in Cyber Security (ODL)

The Master's in Cyber Security program is designed to provide professional development at an advanced level in the field of cyber security. Students have the opportunity to specialize through an extensive research-based dissertation, preparing them as subject matter experts. The program also offers research opportunities through APU's Forensics and Cyber Security (FSEC) Research Centre, aimed at challenging the boundaries of cyber security applications.

Program Highlights:

• Advanced research opportunities in cyber security.

• A focus on Security Operations Centre (SOC), Incident Response, Security Auditing, Advanced Ethical Hacking, E-Investigation, and Data Analytics in Cyber Security.

• Support from an industry advisory panel, including experts from Cyber Security Malaysia (CSM), KPMG, F-Secure, and others.

• A fully-functional Security Operations Centre (SOC) for hands-on experience with live data and real-time cyber security monitoring.

• Access to a Cyber Threats Simulation and Response Centre (Cyber Range) to practice defence strategies in real-world cyber attack scenarios.

• A technical project related to cyber security as a dissertation in the final semester.

• Research opportunities through APU’s Forensic and Cyber Security Research Centre (FSEC).

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for:

• IT/Computing professionals seeking formal qualifications in Cyber Security.

• Professionals and managers who wish to enhance their cyber security knowledge and skills to postgraduate level.

• Fresh graduates from Cyber Security or Digital Forensics backgrounds looking to further enhance their academic qualifications.

Program Structure

Pre-requisite Modules (for non-computing students):

• Cyber Security

• Digital Forensics

• Digital Forensic 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

Elective Modules (Choose 3):

• Network Design & Performance

• Information Security Architectures

• Security Audit and Assessment

• E-Investigation

• Applied Scripting in Cyber Security

Project

Students are expected to complete a project paper related to cyber security, either for academic or industry purposes. The project will be supervised by a faculty member and may involve working with an external organization or industry partners. Deliverables include a prototype, simulation, or framework, along with a project paper and a publishable conference/journal paper summarizing the work.