SLTC

BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security

In an era of IT all most all of your sensitive data – from your bank balance to your health records, are stored in computer system(s). Hence the security of such systems is of utmost importance. This degree programs is aimed at producing graduates who are capable of securing and ensuring the security of a Cyber system. This program, consisted of Computer Science and cyber security related courses, which prepare students for employment as cyber security engineers. Candidates can specialize in cyber security subject discipline.
DURATION 4 Year(s)
LANGUAGE English
LOCATION Residential Campus
MODE OF STUDY Full - Time
FORMAT In - Person
INTAKE March - September
PROGRAMME LEAD Dr. Lasith Yasakethu / Miss. Swapna Devdinie Premasiri
CONTACT DETAILS lasithy@sltc.ac.lk

The B.Sc. Hons. (IT.) Graduate, after specialization in cyber security, will have a high level of up-to-date technical expertise in cyber security related subject areas. The graduate will be capable of minimize the cyber threats and increase the security aspect of the software including the cloud solutions.

Career Opportunities:

  • Forensic Computer Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Penetration Tester / Security Tester
  • IT Security Engineer
  • Cyber Security Engineer
  • Security Systems Administrator

Eligibility Criteria:

  • GCE A/L OR Edexcel OR Cambridge
  • 3 passes in approved subjects in any stream in one and the same sitting AND
  • a pass for the Bridging Program which is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education*

*the students who have passes for Physics and Mathematics in A/Ls are not required to have a pass for the Bridging Program.