APU's Master of Science in Cyber Security programme is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4. In addition, professionals and managers who wish to enhance themselves with Cyber Security knowledge and skills to postgraduate level will find this programme attractive.
This programme comprises 10 coursework modules and a Project. There are 7 compulsory Core Modules including Research Methodology module and you will have to choose 3 elective modules from those listed. As part of this course, you are expected to complete an extensive project paper in relation to Cyber Security for both academic and industry purposes.
This project paper will be supervised by a member of academic staff as the main supervisor. It may involve working with an external organisation probably directly relevant to your work or organisation or any of our industry partners. You are given considerable flexibility in choosing any Cyber Security related topics to base your project paper. The Rocheston Certified Penetration Tester RCPT program stresses research, live labs and interactive sessions on emerging security findings, offering the scope for defining the information security requirements while finding options to enhance existing methodology assets.
The RCPT certification is designed and embedded as part of Advanced Ethical Hacking module in the Master of Science in Cyber Security programme, to allow the students to have an industry-standard exposure towards penetration testing as well as an opportunity to upskill themselves in real-life scenarios and simulations through the offered CyberLabs. As such, every student in the programme is given equal opportunity in getting their hands on the certification as part of the syllabus learn in the module without the need of taking up additional training resources.
Studen can opt for the Rocheston certification which is valid for 2 years and subject to a renewal process to ensure all Penetration Testers are updated with the current scope of Penetration Testing. The CHFI certification is provided by the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants [EC-Council], which is an American organisation that offers cybersecurity certification, education, training, and services in various cybersecurity skills.
