Idnan Asad
2 min readSep 14, 2023

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Tuition-Free MSc in Network Security and Telecom Management from Cambridge Intercontinental University

MSc in Network Security and Telecom Management is a tuition-free program that can be earned by clearing 15 CIU Certifications, one major project, and writing a thesis. This qualification is targeted towards working professionals who already have technical skill sets in Computer Networks and Information Security.

There is no tuition required to complete this program as the incumbents have already learned the technology areas either by attending prior courses or through extensive work experience, only assessments on respective papers course-wise are applicable. Henceforth, only application, examination, and graduation fees are charged to complete this program.

Network Security as a Career

Network security is a dynamic and crucial field within the broader field of cybersecurity. It focuses on protecting an organization’s computer systems and networks from various threats, including cyberattacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access. Pursuing a career in network security can be both rewarding and in demand, given the increasing reliance on digital technologies and the growing threat landscape

Network security professionals can work in various roles as:

  • Network Security Analyst
  • Security Engineer
  • Incident Responder
  • Security Consultant
  • Penetration Tester
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

You are required to successfully complete 15 CIU Certification examinations, one major project, and write a thesis to become eligible for the award of MSc in Network Security.

First Semester

  • CIU CERTIFIED IN CYBER LAWS
  • CIU CERTIFIED SECURITY ASSOCIATE
  • CIU CERTIFIED LINUX NETWORK ASSOCIATE
  • CIU CERTIFIED LINUX SECURITY ASSOCIATE
  • CIU CERTIFIED IN VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT

Second Semester

  • CIU CERTIFIED INTERNET ASSOCIATE
  • CIU CERTIFIED IN NETWORK MANAGEMENT
  • CIU CERTIFIED LINUX ADMINISTRATOR
  • CIU CERTIFIED WINDOWS ADMINISTRATOR
  • CIU CERTIFIED SOLARIS ADMINISTRATOR

Third Semester

  • CIU CERTIFIED IN ROUTING & SWITCHING
  • CIU CERTIFIED IN ROUTER SECURITY
  • CIU CERTIFIED INTERNETWORKING ASSOCIATE
  • CIU CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER
  • CIU CERTIFIED FIREWALL ADMINISTRATOR

Fourth Semester

  • MAJOR PROJECT
  • THESIS

Learn more about career options at CIU

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Idnan Asad

Founder and CEO of Cambridge Intercontinental University ‘USA. An IIM Bangalore Alumnus, author of several books & training courses for multiple Universities.