Bachelor of Computing (Cyber Security)

Curtin University, Malaysia

This course provides you with the expertise needed to excel in the fast-paced and ever-changing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, with a specialised focus on cybersecurity. Through a series of specialised units, you will develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in critical areas of cybersecurity, including Data Security, Applied Cryptography, Security-Enhanced Programming, Penetration Testing and Defense, Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling. The curriculum blends theoretical insights with practical applications, covering both high-level topics like cryptographic techniques, secure coding practices, and developing security policies, network forensics, as well as low-level skills such as identifying vulnerabilities, testing system defenses, detecting intrusions, and managing security incidents. You will also learn how to tailor security solutions to specific environments, while considering cultural and ethical issues to protect individual privacy and rights. This approach ensures you are equipped to address both the technical and ethical challenges of modern cybersecurity. Professional recognition: Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA),Australian Computer Society.

Faculty of Engineering and Science