Duration: 24 months

Entry requirements:

Minimum of 5 Ordinary Level subjects including Mathematics and English or

Certificate in Cyber Security

Course Overview: 

The Diploma in Cyber Security is a comprehensive two-year program designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to protect digital assets and effectively manage cybersecurity risks. The program is structured over eight trimesters and covers a wide range of cybersecurity domains.

In the first year, students will begin with Cybersecurity Fundamentals, learning about threats, vulnerabilities, and the principles of information security. They will then delve into Operating System Security, Network Defense Techniques, and Secure Coding Practices, gaining the ability to secure various operating systems and implement effective network security measures.

The second trimester focuses on Advanced Cryptography, Security Incident Response and Management, Web Application Security, and Cyber Threat Intelligence. Students will develop expertise in applying advanced cryptographic algorithms and protocols, responding to and managing security incidents, and utilizing threat intelligence to enhance an organization’s cybersecurity posture.

The third trimester covers Vulnerability Assessment and Management, Cloud Security Architecture, Mobile Device Security, and Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering. Here, students will learn to identify, assess, and manage vulnerabilities, design and implement secure cloud computing environments, and analyze and mitigate complex malware threats.

In the fourth trimester, the curriculum shifts to Security Audit and Compliance, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Advanced Persistent Threats, and Blockchain Security. Students will explore the principles and techniques of security auditing, assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks, and understand the security considerations for blockchain-based systems.

The second year of the program delves deeper into Cybersecurity Governance and Strategy, Digital Forensics for Cloud Environments, Legal and Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity, and a Cybersecurity Capstone Project. Students will learn to develop and implement effective cybersecurity governance and strategic frameworks, conduct digital forensic investigations in cloud computing environments, and explore the legal and ethical considerations in the field of cybersecurity.

The Diploma in Cyber Security program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts, techniques, and best practices, enabling them to become skilled professionals in the rapidly evolving field of information security.

Year 1 Trimester 1

Code	Description	Credit
CC1201	Cybersecurity Fundamentals	12
CC1202	Operating System Security	12
CC1203	Network Defense Techniques	12
CC1204	Secure Coding Practices	12

Year 1 Trimester 2

Code	Description	Credit
CC1205	Advanced Cryptography	12
CC1206	Security Incident Response and Management	12
CC1207	Web Application Security	12
CC1208	Cyber Threat Intelligence	12

Year 1 Trimester 3

Code	Description	Code
CC1209	Vulnerability Assessment and Management	12
CC1210	Cloud Security Architecture	12
CC1211	Mobile Device Security	12
CC1212	Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering	12

Year 1 Trimester 4

Code	Description	Credit
CC1213	Security Audit and Compliance	12
CC1214	Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation	12
CC1215	Advanced Persistent Threats	12
CC1216	Blockchain Security	12

Year 2 Trimester 1

Code	Description	Credit
CC1301	Network Forensics and Incident Response	12
CC1302	Wireless Network Security	12
CC1303	Secure Software Development Lifecycle	12
CC1304	Digital Identity and Access Management	12

Year 2 Trimester 2

Code	Description	Credit
CC1305	IoT Security	12
CC1306	Cloud Security Governance	12
CC1307	Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks	12
CC1308	Data Privacy and Protection	12

Year 2 Trimester 3

Code	Description	Credit
CC1309	Industrial Control Systems Security	12
CC1310	Threat Hunting and Intelligence Analysis	12
CC1311	Cybersecurity for Smart Cities	12
CC1312	Incident Response and Recovery Planning	12

Year 2 Trimester 4

Code	Description	Credit
CC1313	Cybersecurity Governance and Strategy	12
CC1314	Digital Forensics for Cloud Environments	12
CC1315	Legal and Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity	12
CC1316	Cybersecurity Capstone Project	12