INFORMATION SECURITY (IS)

Information Security (IS) track is designed to give students an opportunity to study the fundamentals of digital technology and basic network system security concept and skills that emphasizes on information security. This programme integrates fundamental concepts of cryptography, security management and network computer security that allow students to determine and analyze security principles regarding information, confidentially, integrity and availability. With the aim to facilitate students with the knowledge, technical skills and attitude towards new technological advancement and challenge in the field of Digital Technology, the students will also be exposed on the awareness of key information security principles. This programme also provides students with transferable skills and multi-skills which enable them to posses the ability to adapt and adopt to new digital technology focusing in information security.

PN. MAIZATUL AKMAM BINTI ISMAIL

STAFF ROOM LEVEL 3(2), ICT DEPARTMENT, PUO
05-5456756 (Ext: 868)

013-9321798 (maizatulakmam@puo.edu.my)

Research by Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) shows a globally. Thus, graduates from this programme are equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitude and abilities that can be applied to a broad range of careers in the ICT industrial worlds and businesses. The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the programme will enable them to participate in the job market such as:

• Computer Application Programmer

• Internet Programmer

• Database Programmer

• System Support Personnel

• System Programmer

• System Analysts Assistant

• Software Developer

• Network Support Personnel

• IT Supporting Engineer

• Assistant Network Engineer

• Technical Helpdesk / Support

• Assistant Security Analysis

• Assistant Information Security Engineer

• Assistant Data Analysis

• Assistant Penetration Tester

Course Category:

a) Compulsory (9 credits)

b) Common Core (38 credits)

c) Specialisation (28 credits)

d) Electives (8 credits)

e) Industrial Training (9 credits)

Total Credit = 92