Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.) Security Technology

(R2/481/6/0439) 08/24 (A5470)

Security Technology is designed to develop knowledge and skills in security management and technologies necessary for employment in areas such as government and corporate security, strategic facilities security, private sector and retail security, financial institutions and major security organisations.

The course emphasises on the functions and management of security technology in the protection of assets and is supported by appropriate studies in cyber law and ethics. Graduates of this course will be equipped for a career in the security industry.

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• Entry Requirements
  • i. Pass Foundation / Matriculation studies with a minimum of CGPA of 2.00 from a recognised institution and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*; OR
    ii. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects a AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    iii. Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    iv. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English; OR
    v. A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects (including a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent); OR
    vi. Diploma in Computing or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process; OR
    vii. Any other Diploma in Science and Technology with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidates with CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process; OR
    viii. Pass DKM /DLKM/DVM in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 must have at least two (2) years of work experience subject to a thorough internal evaluation process**;

    Note:
    * Candidates without a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent may be admitted if
    the qualification contains subjects in Mathematics and the achievement is higher or equivalent to the requirement of the subject at SPM Level or its equivalent.
    ** DKM/DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.

• Programme Structure
  • Core
    • Year 1
      • Computer Architecture and Organisation
        Data Communications and Networking
        Computer Programming
        Database Systems
        Operating Systems
        System Analysis and Design
        Ethics and Professional Conducts
        Discrete Mathematics and Probability
        Elective 1
        Elective 2
        U2
        U3
        U4
        Character Building
        Sustainable Society
    • Year 2
      • Human Computer Interaction
        Web Techniques and Application
        System Integration and Architecture
        Computer Security
        Computer Networks
        System Administration and Maintenance
        Data Structures and Algorithms
        Cybersecurity Law
        Ethical Hacking and Security Assessment
        Information Assurance and Security
        Elective 3
        Elective 4
        U1
    • Year 3
      • Enterprise Resource Planning
        Cloud Computing
        Management of Information Security
        Malware and Intrusion Detection
        Password Authentication and Biometrics
        Digital Forensics
        Applied Cryptography
        Security Analysis & Vulnerability Assessment
        Python for Security
        Industrial Training
        Project I
        Project II
  • Elective Subjects
    • Fundamentals of Digital Competence for Programmers
      Technopreneur Venture
      Technology Transfer
      Organisational Behaviour
      Open Electives (Non-computing course from other faculties)
  • University Subjects
    • U1 – Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Philosophy and Current Issues)
      U1:
      Local:
      Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations)International:
      Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2U2:
      Local:
      Students without credit in BM at SPM Level
      i.Bahasa Kebangsaan A. If the student has taken this course before, he/she must take any other courses in the U2 category**
      Students who obtained credit in BM at SPM Level
      Any other courses in the U2 category***

      International:
      Any other courses in the U2 category***

      *** Should the student choose to take foreign language, he/she must choose one which he/she has no formal education in.

      U3 – Integrity and Leadership

      U4 – Choose one U4 from the list offered

• Career Prospects
  • Security Auditor, Security Penetration Tester, Computer Forensic Investigator, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, and Programmer.