The Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity at Lincoln University College, Malaysia, is designed to develop advanced expertise in safeguarding digital infrastructures and addressing complex cyber threats This rigorous doctoral program combines deep theoretical knowledge with practical research, focusing on critical areas such as cryptography, network security, and cyber forensics

Students engage in cutting-edge research to create innovative solutions for securing information systems and critical infrastructures With a strong emphasis on both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity, graduates are well-prepared to tackle challenges in academia, industry, and government They emerge as thought leaders and experts, capable of driving advancements in cyber defense, policy-making, and strategic security initiatives, making significant contributions to the dynamic field of cybersecurity

To successfully complete the PhD program at LUC, candidates must publish a minimum of four research articles in Scopus-indexed journals with Lincoln affiliation.

Entry Requirements

• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,,Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers 

• University Professor
• Cybersecurity Researcher
• Security Architect
• Security Consultant
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Security Administrator
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• Malware Analyst
• Security Awareness Trainer
• Machine Learning/AI Security Specialist