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Cybersecurity at ALU trains defenders and ethical hackers in a controlled campus lab environment. You will configure firewalls, analyse malware samples, and conduct penetration tests under faculty supervision. Modules span cryptography, secure software development, digital forensics, and security governance. Capture-the-flag competitions and industry certifications (CompTIA Security+) are integrated into the curriculum.
The Cyber Range lab simulates enterprise networks for red-team/blue-team exercises each semester.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Fiona McAllister leads Network Security; Professor James Okello supervises malware analysis research.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| CYB101 | Computing & Networking Foundations Computing & Networking Foundations — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB102 | Programming for Cybersecurity (Python & C) Programming for Cybersecurity (Python & C) — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB103 | Information Security Fundamentals Information Security Fundamentals — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB104 | Discrete Mathematics & Logic for Cyber Discrete Mathematics & Logic for Cyber — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB105 | Linux Administration & Shell Scripting Linux Administration & Shell Scripting — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB106 | Web Technologies & Application Security Web Technologies & Application Security — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| CYB201 | Applied Cryptography & PKI Applied Cryptography & PKI — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB202 | Network Defence & Firewall Engineering Network Defence & Firewall Engineering — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| CYB301 | Security Operations & Threat Intelligence Security Operations & Threat Intelligence — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB302 | Cloud Security Architecture & Virtualisation Cloud Security Architecture & Virtualisation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 3 years full-time. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
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| CYB203 | Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB204 | Digital Forensics & Incident Response Digital Forensics & Incident Response — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB205 | Secure Software Development & DevSecOps Secure Software Development & DevSecOps — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB206 | Identity, Access Management & Directory Services Identity, Access Management & Directory Services — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| 20 |
| CYB303 | Governance, Risk, Compliance & ISO 27001 Governance, Risk, Compliance & ISO 27001 — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB304 | Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| CYB305 | Honours Cybersecurity Project & Dissertation Honours Cybersecurity Project & Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 40 |