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.

Entry Requirements

1. 1. 1. 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
      2. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*; OR
      3. Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any TWO (2)subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*; OR
      4. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least FIVE (5) subjects (inclusive of Mathematics* and English); OR
      5. Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*; OR
      6. Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment; OR
      7. Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in Non-Computing with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.50 can be admitted subject to a through rigorous assessment; OR
      8. Pass DKM /DLKM/DVM in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval**; OR
      9. Other relevant & equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. (Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject(s) equivalent to Mathematics at the SPM level. If it is not equivalent, the reinforcement Mathematics subject equivalent to the SPM level must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer); OR

NOTE

*Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics subject that is equivalent to the SPM level. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer.

**DKM/DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.

Students are required to pass the reinforcement Mathematics before being allowed to take related core courses. The candidate can sit for any subjects that did not indicate Mathematics as a prerequisite.

Reinforcement Mathematics can contribute to the overall graduating credit.

Students from Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent can be exempted from taking reinforcement Mathematics, provided that the Mathematics offered at that programme level is equivalent / more than the Mathematics offered at an SPM level.

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.