Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia offers various computing programmes. Master of Cyber Security is uniquely designed for special individuals and their organization’s needs. We team up with CyberSecurity Malaysia to ensure the best knowledge delivery.
By considering working IT professionals as our main target group, the courses are designed as a 5-day learning module which is presented in classroom style incorporating active learning, lab activities, discussion and real-world case studies. The course is assessed based on 60% ongoing practical assessment and 40% final examination. Assignments are part of the practical assessment and they must be completed within the subsequent three weeks for full-time students and six weeks for part time students.
| No. | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1. | Employ basic and advanced knowledge in principles, theories, and scientific methods for effective solutions to cyber security problems, |
| 2. | Protect organisational cyber assets as well as plan, strategise and launch cyber counterattacks. |
| 3. | Implement a cyber security management standard for organisations. |
| 4. | Supervise, communicate and work in team and obtain entrepreneur standard |
| 5. | Embrace cyber security ethics and continuously explore knowledge through lifelong learning. |
Bachelor’s Degree in Computing with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or other universities recognised by the UKM Senate.
OR
Other relevant professional/vocational qualifications recognised as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree by UKM Senate with relevant working experience in computing.
Minimun score : 550 (TOEFL) or 5.5 (IELTS)
*only for Non-Malaysian candidates
| Structure | Course Option | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses | – | TX6114 Computer Security |
| TX6124 Network Security | ||
| TX6134 Cyber Law and Ethics | ||
| TX6144 Information Security Management | ||
| TX 609C Project | ||
| Electives Courses (Choose 3) | Track : Information Security | TTTX 6224 Intrusion Detection and Prevention |
| TTTX 6244 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | ||
| TTTX 6254 Security Audit and Assessment | ||
| Track : Digital Forensics | TTTD 6104 Fundamental of Digital Forensics | |
| TTTD 6314 Digital Media Forensic Analysis | ||
| TTTD 6214 Data Recovery and Analysis | ||
| Track : Cyber Intelligence | TTTU 6434 Big Data Analytics & Management | |
| TTTX 6354 Cyber Sentiment Analytics | ||
| TTTX 6364 Cyber Threat Intelligence | ||
| Track : Cyber Security Strategy | TTTX 6314 Strategic Information | |
| TTTX 6324 Cyber Security in Strategic Studies and International Relations | ||
| TTTX 6414 Organization-wide Cyber Security Strategy | ||
| Track : Financial Technology Security endorsed by Standard Chartered | TTTX 6334 Digital Banking and Financial Services | |
| TTTX 6344 Financial Technology and Risk | ||
| *Any one subject from other courses | ||
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