- Corporate Office: Level 01, Shangri la, Colombo 2
HND in Computing (Cyber Security Technologist Pathway)
Transform your future with quality education designed to empower and inspire the next generation of technology leaders.
Awarded by
ATHE
Duration
full time 18 / part time - 24
Installments
20 months
Class Mode
Online
Intake
Every Month
Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship
Overview of the program
A specialised HND focused on cybersecurity, risk management, network protection, secure systems, and ethical hacking.
Year 1- builds strong foundations in programming, networks, security principles, and computing essentials.
Year 2- advances into penetration testing, digital forensics, network operations, cloud configuration, and defensive cybersecurity strategies.
Ideal for students aiming for careers in cybersecurity operations, SOC analysis, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security, or progressing to UK top-up degrees in Cyber Security.
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Completed GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Minimum of 5 S passes with C passes for English & Mathematics
- GCE A/L: Minimum 2 S passes (any stream)
Teaching Methods
- Lectures & group discussions
- Hands-on practical activities
- Projects & presentations
Modules
Year 1
- Mandatory Units
- IT Systems Development
- Programming and Scripting
- Data and Database Systems
- Computer Systems, Networks & Security
- Legislation, Regulation, Ethics & Codes of Practice
- Synoptic Computing Project
- Optional Units (Choose at least 3)
- Principles of Networks
- Operating Systems Concepts
- Cyber Security Concepts
- Security Architectures
- Cryptography
Year 2
- Mandatory Units
- Computing Projects for Digital Transformation
- Professional Development & Business Communication
- Innovative Technologies & Connected Devices
- Information Systems
- Advanced Project (Synoptic Unit)
- Optional Units (Choose at least 3)
- Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking
- Digital Forensics
- Network & IT Operations (NetDevOps)
- Network & Cloud Design & Configuration
Career opportunities & salary range
Cyber Security Analyst (Junior)
Local Salary Range
LKR 150,000 – 300,000
Global Salary Range
LKR 400,000 – 990,000
SOC Analyst (Level 1 / Level 2)
Local Salary Range
LKR 140,000 – 280,000
Global Salary Range
LKR 400,000 – 900,000
Ethical Hacker / Penetration Testing Assistant
Local Salary Range
LKR 150,000 – 320,000
Global Salary Range
LKR 495,000 – 1,320,000
Program Fees Overview
Sri Lankan Students
Registration Fee
LKR 15,000
Course Fee
LK295,000
Standard Instalment Plan:
- Initial Payment: LKR 15,000
- Monthly Instalments: LKR 14750 × 20 months – 295,000
International Students
Registration Fee
55 USD
Course Fee
1500 USD
Standard Instalment Plan:
- Initial Payment: 55 USD
- Monthly Instalments: 75 USD × 20 months – 1555 USD
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