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BSc (Hons) in Information Technology – Cyber Security

Specialising in Cyber Security

The course is designed for students who wish to gain an accelerated early career in cyber/information security. It will prepare you for a successful career in the various roles directly and indirectly connected to the world of computer, network and information security.

Approved by the University Grants Commission under the Universities Act

Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

Member International Association of Universities (IAU)

Accredited by Institute of Engineers & Technology , UK

Career Opportunities

Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Security Architect
Architect-Security
Forensics Investigator
Network Security Engineer
Information Assurance Engineer
IT Auditor
Security Administrator
Penetration and Vulnerability Tester
Secure Software Developer
Incident Responder

Duration : 4 Years
Entry : February / June / September
Location : Malabe / Colombo / Matara / Kandy / Jaffna
Examinations : Weekdays / Weekends

Entry requirements

Minimum 3 “S” passes in G.C.E A/L (Sri Lanka) or a minimum 3 ”D” passes in G.C.E A/L Cambridge or Edexcel (in any subject stream) in one and the same sitting, and pass the Aptitude Test conducted by SLIIT. To progress from the first year to the second year of the specialisation, a student must meet the minimum GPA requirement specified by the Faculty

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
IT11120	Introduction to Programming	04
IT1030	Data Communication Networks	04
IT1130	Mathematics for Computing	04
IT1040	Fundamentals of Computing	04
Semester 2
IT1160	Discrete Mathematics	04
IT1170	Data Structures and Algorithms	04
SE1010	Software Engineering	04
IT1150	Technical Writing	04

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
IT2120	Probability and Statistics	04
SE2010	Object Oriented Programming	04
IE2130	Operating Systems & System Administration	04
IE2140	Database Design and Development	04
Semester 2
IE2011	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	04
IE2092	Introduction to Cyber Security	04
IE2102	Network Programming	04
IE2160	Professional Skills	04

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
IT3120	Industry Economics & Management	04
IT3122	Network Security	04
IE3132	Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing	04
IE3142	DevOps Security	04
Semester 2
IE3190	Industry Training	00
IE3152	Cryptography	04
IE3162	Ethical Hacking & Cyber Ops	04
IE3160	Research Methods	04

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
IT4200	Research Project - I	06
IE4102	Governance, Risk Management & Compliance	04
IE4112	Data & Systems Security	04
IE4122	Secure Software Engineering	04
IE4132	Cyber Law & Ethics	04
Semester 2
IE4200	Research Project - II	068
IE4142	Digital Forensics	04
IE4152	Virtualization & Cloud Security	04
IE4130	Internet of Things	04

* Electives to be chosen with the prior approval of the Acadamic Department

COURSE FEE

The fee is presently Rs 330,000(till year 2 Sem: 1), 350,000 (from year 2 sem: 2). Fees for any subsequent semester should be paid prior to the commencement of each semester. This all inclusive fee is charged to cover lectures, tutorials and examinations and access to computer laboratory facilities and library.

The fees should be credited to, Account No 1630552 of the Bank of Ceylon in favour of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, at the Bank of Ceylon Kollupitiya Branch located at the first floor of the BoC Merchant Tower Building or at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon; or to Account No 00 399 0000033 of the Sampath Bank at any branch of Sampath Bank. Normally, fees paid will not be refunded. However, requests for refund of fees may be considered if made before expiry of one week from the date of commencement of lectures for each semester. The date of commencement of lectures for the new applicants will be the date of commencement of lectures of the Orientation Programme. The refund, if made will be subject to a deduction of ten percent of the fee paid

Account No 1630552

of the Bank of Ceylon

Account No 00 399 0000033

of the Sampath Bank

Account No 156010007350

of the Hatton National Bank

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