According to experts, right now might be the best time to study for a degree in cyber security. With the significant rise in the population preferring to use the internet for banking, sharing sensitive or confidential data, the alarming number of cases of high-profile hacking, the Internet of Things and states considering cyberwarfare as opposed to traditional military tactics, now more than ever the world needs expert cybersecurity professionals. According to Cisco, the US-based multinational digital communications technology conglomerate, currently, there are one million global job openings for cyber security professionals and the demand is only expected to grow. Cyber Security experts are also some of the highest-paid professionals in the world. As the rise of cyber-related activity increases and we walk into a smarter world powered by technologies such as AI, a graduate with a strong background in cyber security will be in great demand, be it in business, security, or governance.

The Bachelor of Science Hons. in IT programme in Cyber Security offered by SLTC, has been designed to produce a career-ready graduate with in-depth knowledge of computer science and related disciplines, well-honed technical skills, and considerable exposure to the workings of the global IT industry. The graduate will be capable of minimising cyber threats and increasing the security aspect of software including cloud solutions.
Our graduates are trained by the best professionals the industry has to offer and are exposed to the industry at an early age. Each of our graduates is placed in internships with top IT and Tech companies in the country and some abroad prior to their graduation.

The Cyber Security degree program at SLTC is a four-year undergraduate program that covers a broad range of topics in the field of cyber security.

The curriculum includes courses in Cyber Security Domains and Tools, Network Security, Advanced Cryptography and Digital Forensics.

In addition to the below listed modules, the Winning Edge Undergraduate Skill Development Programme of SLTC is offered to the students with the objective of producing multitalented professionals equipped with the necessary skills and competencies on the four skills of
communication:
Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, in English medium.

The modules are conducted in four
levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum based on the competency level of the students. Completion of this full programme is a mandatory graduation requirement.

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Payment and Refund Policy

1 . Refunds – Registration Fee/ Down Payment/ Semester Payments

1.1. Students are refunded their registration fee/Down Payment in the following circumstances and all the refunds are facilitated only within a year.

a. (01)At least three (3) simple passes in Physical Science stream or Engineering Technology stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE A/L examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification; Or
(02)At least three (3) simple passes (S) in any stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE A/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification; And

(03)A Credit pass (C) in Mathematics at the GCE Ordinary Level examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification with a bridging programme approved by the Specified Authority.

b. If a paid student is selected to follow the degree under the MOHE loan scheme within the first semester

c. A qualified Doctor’s recommendation is given to the student, that the student is unable to participate in academic activities due to mental or physical conditions.

1.2. University Semester fees are refunded only when a student fails the GCE Advanced Level examination. In all other cases, students must pay the semester fee.

1.3. If a student gets selected to MOHE after the 1^st Semester completion, the university will not refund the paid amount but will allow them to continue the degree as MOHE students.

2 . Invoicing

2.1. Invoices are raised based on the time of registration, prevailing discount schemes, and timing of the payment scheme selected by the student. Further, all invoices must be settled within the specified period mentioned on the invoice.

3 . Penalties

3.1. Management may charge penalty charges based on the late payment dates and the penalty rates will be changed based on the discretion of the management.

Internships and Training
Making our graduates industry-ready, and enhancing their capacities to integrate into evolving technological advancements, is paramount for us. Ensuring the future-readiness of our young technologists for them
to take on the industry, is at the forefront of our mission. Which is why they are trained at top-tier local and international organisations prior to their graduation.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at SLTC Research University was established to promote a culture of entrepreneurship among our graduates and staff through entrepreneurship research, education and a start-up support system. In 2021 SLTC Launched “SLTC Ventures”, a signature programme to incubate entrepreneurship ventures of graduates and staff of SLTC.

Career Opportunities
A world of opportunities awaits the SLTC Graduate; Competent,
Confident and Charismatic. These are a few roles that our
graduates can pursue

Chief Information Security Officer
Forensic Computer Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Penetration Tester
Security Architect
IT Security Engineer
Security Systems Administrator
IT Security Consultant