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It’s time to be a part of the technology team! Read more about Cyber Security Courses in Malaysia in this entry and contact us if you have questions!

What is Cyber Security?

To put it simply, Cyber Security provides you with the computing skills needed to prevent cyber attacks and to protect people’s data and privacy. Most of the time, you will be working with computers and the best thing is — you will likely feel like a hero from time to time.

Why should I study Cyber Security?

Solve complex technical puzzles: What’s interesting is, cyber security is like a puzzle. You need to think of ways to break into a system and how you could stop a system from being broken into all at once, using only computers.
Constantly changing: Other than that, you will continuously learn new knowledge and new skills as technology constantly grows and changes — you will never get the chance to be bored of cyber security.
Job Opportunities: Importantly, cyber security students have a high possibility of getting a job upon graduating. Every organization will only grow more reliant on data over the coming decades and cyber security will be a necessary expertise.

What are the Key Skills to study Cyber Security?

Problem solving: As mentioned earlier, cyber security is all about solving a puzzle. You will need to be able to find solutions for complex problems. Hence, problem-solving will play a major role in your day-to-day work.
Technology savvy: Being a technology-focused field: you will most likely be expected to handle responsibilities such as troubleshooting, maintaining, and updating information security systems; implementing continuous network monitoring; and providing real-time security solutions.
Troubleshooting: Other than having the skill to solve a problem, it’s essential for you to have the ability to detect one. Troubleshooting ability is the technical skill employers seek the most.
Fast learner: Cybersecurity evolves so quickly along with technology. This is to say, you’ll need to learn to keep up, and know where to turn to learn new information fast when required.

What are the Career Opportunities if I study Cyber Security?

Security Software Developer: You will build security software and integrate security into applications software during the design and development process
Information Security Analyst: You will be the front-line defense of networks by putting firewalls and encryption in order to protect breaches, constantly monitor and audit systems for unusual activities.
Computer Forensics Analyst: You will most likely work with law enforcement agencies in both public and private sector organizations. Typically you will do tasks including recovering deleted files, interpreting data linked to crime, analyzing mobile phone records.

What are the General Entry Requirements to study Cyber Security in Malaysia?

Academic Requirements

SPM/O-Level (Prerequisite)	Credit in Mathematics
STPM	Minimum CGPA of 2.00
Foundation/Pre-University/Matriculation	Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.00
A-Levels	Pass with minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects
UEC	Pass with minimum of Grade B in at least 5 subjects including Mathematics and English
International Baccalaureate (IB)	Minimum 25 points
Diploma	Related Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

*The requirements may vary among universities, for inquiries on other entry requirements, contact Excel Education.

English requirements

IELTS	Minimum 5.0
MUET	Minimum Band 3

*The requirements may vary among universities, for inquiries on other English Language requirements, contact Excel Education.

Which are the Top Private Universities to study Cyber Security in Malaysia 2021?

1. **Asia Pacific University (APU)

“Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.”

APU has successfully created its own Cybersecurity Talent Zone that collaborates closely with the leading organisation in the industry to provide the best in-class technologies and systems — it features a fully-functional Security Operations Centre (SOC) that provides hands-on cybersecurity operation experience.

Program Name	BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Program Duration	3 years
Intakes	February, November
Indicative Annual Fee	Malaysian students: RM28,200 Non-Malaysian students: RM28,600

2. Monash University Malaysia

“Our program focuses on algorithms, software development and the underlying theory of computation. You’ll study computational approaches in science and engineering and information-processing applications in industry and commerce.”

Program Name	Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) major in Cyber Security
Program Duration	3 years
Intakes	February, July, October
Indicative Annual Fee	Malaysian students: RM40,820 Non-Malaysian students: RM46,640

3. **Taylor's University

“Upon completion of this specialisation, students should be able to defend and/or secure computer-based systems from vulnerabilities and malicious attacks.”

Program Name	Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) major in Cyber Security
Program Duration	3 years
Intakes	March, August, October Special semester due to COVID-19
Indicative Annual Fee	Malaysian students: RM32,500 Non-Malaysian students: RM39,600

4. Swinburne University of Technology Malaysia

“The Bachelor of Computer Science involves the use of the most up-to-date technology and methods, and includes a major emphasis on software development.”

Program Name	Bachelor of Computer Science major in Cyber Security
Program Duration	3 years
Intakes	March, August
Indicative Annual Fee	Malaysian students: RM 24,720 Non-Malaysian students: RM31,600

5. **Sunway University

“On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will also be awarded with a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.”

Program Name	BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Computer Networking and Security)
Program Duration	3 years
Intakes	January, March, August
Indicative Annual Fee	RM25,850

6. **Multimedia University (MMU)

“The course emphasises the functions and management of security technology in the protection of assets and is supported by appropriate studies in cyber law and ethics. ”

Program Name	Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.) Security Technology
Program Duration	3 years
Intakes	July, November
Indicative Annual Fee	RM20,000

7. SEGi University

“Graduates will be equipped with experience in the commercial side in addition to the “hands-on” ICT and cybersecurity skills with certified certification (i.e. Certified Ethical Hacking).”

Program Name	Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Cybersecurity
Program Duration	3 years
Intakes	January, May, July, September, October
Indicative Annual Fee	RM22,700

**Premier Digital Tech Universities

A collaboration between MDEC, the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and industry leaders — Premier Digital Tech Universities or also known as Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTIs) are Malaysia’s top digital tech-derived tertiary institutions. They continue to produce high quality graduates especially for digital tech-based jobs. Check out the full list of institutions here.