Master Award in
Cyber Security
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.
Master Award in Cyber Security
The aim of this award is to provide fundamental knowledge of Internet security, including threats, malware, exploitation techniques, and security analysis tools. It covers cryptography, web and network security, intrusion detection, firewalls, and security policies and strategies.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Master of Science in Information Technology of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain fundamental concepts and principles of computer and network security.
- Describe the basic principles of Internet security and the threats that affect it.
- Identify various types of threats, including malware, viruses, and botnets.
2. Identify and assess different types of threats, malware, viruses, and current intrusions.
- Analyze the impact of social engineering, rootkits, and botnets on security.
- Evaluate current intrusion techniques and their implications for security.
3. Explain encryption algorithms, digital signatures, certificates, and anti-crack techniques.
- Describe the mechanisms used in existing techniques to exploit security vulnerabilities.
- Discuss copyright protection measures and their relevance to cybersecurity.
4. Demonstrate the ability to choose different security technologies.
- Identify and evaluate security technologies such as IDS, IPS, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Explain the roles of SSL, SSH, and IPSec in securing network communications.
Topics:
Explain fundamental concepts and principles of computer and network security.
Course Coverage
- Introduction to Internet Security
- Threats affecting Internet Security
- Types of malware and viruses
- Remote penetration techniques
- Internet Security Analysis Tools
Identify and assess different types of threats, malware, viruses, and current intrusions.
Course Coverage
- Social engineering
- Rootkits
- Botnets
Explain encryption algorithms, digital signatures, and copyright protection mechanisms.
Course Coverage
- Data Encryption Standard
- Public RSA Algorithm
Demonstrate the ability to choose different security technologies.
Course Coverage
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Firewalls
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
- Transport Layer Security (TLS)
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Indicative reading list
- Kuan-Ching Li, Xiaofeng Chen, Willy Susilo, Advances in Cyber Security: Principles, Techniques, and Applications,2019,1st edition, ISBN 13:978-981-13-1483-4 (Online book)
- Gerard Johansen, Digital Forensics and Incident Response: A practical guide to deploying digital forensic techniques in response to cyber security incidents,2017,1st Edition, ISBN 13:978-1787288683 (Online book)
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications;
- For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners;
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Master Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU);
- Hard copy certificate from UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) (Optional);
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Master Award means:
UKeU Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can transfer 20 credits from the Master Award course when participating in the Master program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE.
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Master program, graduates from the Master Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Master Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE.
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
Apply Policy:
- To participate in the UKeU Micro Degree course, learners need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- UKeU will not accept applicants whose entry qualifications are from fake universities or institutions that are not accredited.
- For Master Award courses, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, learners must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at UKeU and Partner University so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of UKeU and/or Partner University.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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- Step 1: To request a consultation for a course that best suits your needs, please email support@ukeu.uk. Our admissions department will contact you to guide you through the required documentation and the next steps in the application process.
- Step 2: Once your application documents are approved and the application fee is paid, UKeU will issue a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). You will then follow the provided instructions, including payment of the tuition fee.
- Step 3: After the tuition fee is paid, UKeU will issue a confirmation letter, provide your login details for the e-learning system, and send you all relevant documents.
- At this point, you have officially become a UKeU student. Welcome, and enjoy your learning journey!
The UKeU Micro Degree course is fully online, allowing you to study anytime and anywhere. You also have the option to attend live classes with UKeU. Final exams will be uploaded to the system and assessed by the UKeU academic board. Learners are required to submit assignments on time; failure to do so will require payment of a resit fee (with up to two attempts allowed). Continued non-compliance on a third occasion will result in being considered as having discontinued the course, and tuition fees will not be refunded.
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- Live Class (Optional)
- Full online videos
- e-Books
- Self study contents
- Online tutor videos
- Assignment guide
- e-Certificate
- Hard copy certificate from UKeU and/or Partner Universities
- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
- Deliver hard copy certificate and all certified documents to your home
- Transfer full credits & 50% tuition fees to equivalent academic programs
- Opportunity to get scholarships when becoming Partner Universities' international students
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