BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

Key Facts

Awarded By

Duration

Four Years

Location

Colombo / Kandy

Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security award is designed to launch your future career in the protection of software and hardware against malicious threats. Our course is designed to give you not only a theoretical foundation in computer science, but also a practical and expert-level knowledge in a specialist area of the field which can range from network security through to ethical hacking. You will be fully prepared to work in the industry upon graduation.

We focus heavily on the practical element of cyber security. A laboratory equipped with the latest devices and software will enable you to put into practice what you learn in class, throughout your course of study.

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, students will be awarded with a Staffordshire University degree

Teaching & Learning

You will learn through lectures, tutorials and workshops. Lectures are highly interactive and incorporate group discussions, video presentations, and activity-based learning. Learning activities are designed to develop soft skills as well as your ability to work independently and as part of a group. Your learning experience will be enriched by field visits and guest lectures by industry experts.

Modules

Year 1

Software Development and Application Modelling

Introduction to object oriented programming
Introduction to object oriented analysis & design using UML

Digital Technologies

Elementary computing mathematics
Elementary computer & cloud architecture & networking

Networking Concepts and Cyber Security

Design and development of commercial network infrastructure (CCNA: Routing and Switching)
Introduction to basic cyber security principles

Web Development and Operating Systems

Basic website design & development using java script & HTML
Introduction to Linux operating system & bash scripting

Year 2

Commercial Computing

Professional & study skills & research methods
Introduction to project management using agile methods

Cyber Operations and Network Security

Cyber Operations and Network Security Provision of cyber security operations (CCNA Cyber Ops)
Implementation of cyber security using CISCO ASA (CCNA Security)

Ethical Hacking

Penetration testing and the five phases of hacking (CEH)
Tools and counter measures for active network defense

Cyber Security

Cyber-risk analysis and development of comprehensive security practices
Risk management, disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Year 3

Industry Placement up to 1 Year

At the end of the second year you may opt for an internship/ placement to gain industry exposure

Year 4

Final Year Project

Design and modeling of a solution for a real-world problem
Development and evaluation of a solution for a real-world problem

IT Infrastructure Security

Design and development of secure enterprise infrastructure
Deployment of hardened Linux based systems

Advanced Topics in Cyber Security

Introduction to contemporary and cutting-edge topics in cyber security
Evaluation and usage of cutting-edge security technologies

Operating Systems Internals and Biometrics

Overview of internal functionalities and security of an operating system
Evaluation and usage of cutting-edge biometric technologies

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the standard route are:

A. GCE Advanced Level

Sri Lankan: 3 passes or
London, Cambridge or Edexcel: 3 D passes or
Any combination totalling to 12 points from the following tariff scheme:

GCE Advanced Level Grade
(Sri Lankan/London/Cambridge/Edexcel)	A	B	C	D/S	E
Points	10	8	6	4	2

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation

And

B. GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English and Mathematics

C. Equivalent qualifications

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the accelerated route are:

– GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan, London, Cambridge or Edexcel) – 3 C passes and

– GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English and Mathematics

You may apply pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may receive advanced entry.

Career Opportunities

You will be able to commence your career as a Information Security Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Computer Forensics Analyst, Chief Information Security Officer, Penetration Tester and progress onto job roles as an IT Security Consultant, Information Security Engineer and Systems Security Administrator.

Special Remarks

Programme commencement is subject to management approval, for more Information please contact student admission counsellors.

Campus

Areas of study

Important Links

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University in the UK. APIIT also has academic liaisons with prestigious universities from Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.