Cyber Skills Academy Powered by Macquarie University – Australia

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Macquarie University, Australia is a globally recognized, top-ranked institution known for excellence in technology, innovation, and industry engagement.

Through the Cyber Skills Academy, students in Sri Lanka can now access internationally recognized cybersecurity programs designed to build real-world skills and enhance career opportunities.

WHY MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY?

Global Recognition

  • Ranked Top 200 universities worldwide (QS Rankings)
  • Top 125 globally in Computer Science & IT
  • Top 10 universities in Australia

Industry Collaboration

  • Courses are developed with global technology leaders including:
  • Microsoft , AWS, Oracle, SAP, Adobe

Key Advantages:

  • Official certificate from Macquarie University
  • Delivered by industry experts
  • Hands-on learning with real-world scenarios
  • Career advancement opportunities

WHY THIS PROGRAM IN
SRI LANKA?

Sri Lanka’s digital economy is rapidly growing, and cybersecurity is a national priority.

Key Insights:

  • Growing demand for cyber-skilled professionals
  • National policies emphasize cybersecurity workforce development
  • Digital Sri Lanka 2030 highlights cyber capability as critical

MODULE STRUCTURE

1. Applied Cryptography & Information Security (60 Hours)

  • Cryptography Basics
  • Information Security
  • Network Security Cryptographic Attacks
  • Software, Keys and Secure Hardware
  • Blockchain
  • Private and confidential computing

2. Digital Forensics (55 Hours)

  • Introduction to Digital Forensics Process
  • Data Acquisition and Processing Crime and Incident
  • Investigating File Systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) for Forensic Analysis
  • Computer Forensics Tools For Recovery Files from Storage Media
  • Live Forensics (RAM & Network)
  • Cell Phone and Mobile Device Forensics

3. Devsecops (60 Hours)

  • Development and Operations with Security
  • Secure Software Development
  • Application Aspects of DevSecOps
  • DevSecOps in Pipelines
  • DevSecOps in Cloud Environment (based on Azure)
  • Threats, Attacks

4. AI for Cyber Security (60 Hours)

  • Overview of AI and ML Applications in CyberSecurity
  • ML in Malware Analysis
  • ML for Network Traffic Analysis
  • Limitations of ML in Cybersecurity Applications

5. Mobile Security (60 Hours)

  • Mobile Device Fundamentals
  • Forensic Analysis of Mobile Operating Systems
  • Mobile Forensics Tools
  • Digital Evidence Acquisition
  • Digital Investigation of Mobile App
  • Mobile Device Security

6. Security Of AI (60 Hours)

  • Introduction and Emergent Threats of AI
  • ICS (Industrial Control Systems) / OT (Operaonal Technology) Attacks in the context of Traditional Security
  • AI Security and Risks to Real-life Applications
  • Defenses (AI Controls) and AI Security Testing
  • Responsible AI, Regulation and Governance
  • The Future of AI: A Look Ahead

7. Data Security and Information Privacy (45 Hours)

  • Threats, Risks and Vulnerability
  • Privacy Risk Quantification and Evaluation
  • Privacy Preserving Data Release Techniques
  • Probably Privacy to Provably Privacy
  • Privacy Preserving Record Linkage
  • Privacy / Security Tools, use cases, and frameworks

8. Identity Access Management and Secure Authentication (45 Hours)

  • Introduction to Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • IAM Processes and Technologies
  • Identity Federation
  • 2FA and MFA Methods
  • Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Threats
  • Passwordless Authentication