Cyber security courses in Malaysia
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs three live cyber security bootcamps (Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming and Cloud Security Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for RM609; self-paced courses start at RM119. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 8 PM Malaysia time (5:30 PM in Colombo), with full-day sessions at weekends.
Founding price, half the RM1,229 standard, until 1 December. Self-paced courses from RM119.
What security roles pay in Malaysia
Annual base salary in Malaysia, from Payscale (read 22 October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salary profiles it rests on.
| Role | Median a year | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| DevOps engineerPayscale27 salary profiles | RM60,000 | RM14,300 to RM168,000 | LLMOps, Cloud Engineer with AI |
| Information security analystPayscale20 salary profiles | RM58,500 | RM35,600 to RM91,900 | Cybersecurity |
| Security engineerPayscale19 salary profiles | RM53,100 | RM36,000 to RM100,000 | Cybersecurity, Cloud Security Engineer |
| Cyber security analystPayscale89 salary profiles | RM43,300 | RM30,300 to RM61,300 | Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming |
| Penetration testerPayscale15 salary profiles | RM43,000 | RM33,600 to RM60,000 | Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming |
Salaries are what employers in Malaysia report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Malaysia.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Cyber security courses in Malaysia, side by side
Cyber security courses you can take in Malaysia in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity (CLIC) MalaysiaBlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (Cyberjaya) with Rogers | Six (6) months; next cohort Nov 2026-May 2027 (apply by 6 Se | Live online, part-time, optional in-person events in Cyberjaya/Kuala Lumpur | RM3,100 (Normally RM51,000) |
| Certified Cybersecurity Engineer (Yayasan Peneraju)Asia Pacific University (APU) | 3 Months (Part-Time) | Live online (virtual instructor-led) | Not listed on the course page; APU's Yayasan Peneraju page says fully funded, no |
| Cyber Security BootcampNexperts Academy (Petaling Jaya) | 5 days / 40 hrs | Classroom (Petaling Jaya), live online or hybrid | Not listed on its site (the RM 3,600 shown on the page appears to belong to its |
| Live cyber security bootcamps (3 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 8 PM Malaysia time and weekend days | RM609 (founding price) |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 22 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into cyber security in Malaysia
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a university name, a free start or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree or master's
Fits when You want a formal qualification in cyber security, or the theory in depth.
Watch for Years of study and a large fee; check how much of it uses the tools teams work with now.
- Route 2
A university or institute short course
Fits when You want a known name on a short cyber security course, online or on campus.
Watch for Most are a few weeks and teach concepts; ask whether you build and deploy something.
- Route 3
A free or funded programme
Fits when You want to try cyber security before paying for anything.
Watch for Good for basics; nobody reviews your work, so you still need projects to show.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working and want a job-shaped portfolio in twelve weeks, taught live on Malaysia time.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Malaysia ask about cyber security
Which cyber security course is best in Malaysia?
It depends on what you need. BlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (Cyberjaya) with Rogers 's Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity (CLIC) Malaysia lists RM3,100 (Normally RM51,000); the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want a portfolio an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps are RM609 at the founding price.
How much does a cyber security course cost in Malaysia?
A Square1 Ai live cyber security bootcamp is RM609, the founding price until 1 December (the standard price is RM1,229), and a self-paced course is RM119. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a security engineer earn in Malaysia?
Payscale puts the median base salary for a security engineer in Malaysia at RM53,100 a year, with the middle half between RM36,000 and RM100,000, from 19 salary profiles.
Which cyber security certification should I start with?
If you are new, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) or CompTIA Security+ are the usual first certifications; Microsoft SC-900 suits people heading into Microsoft 365 and Azure work. Square1 Ai's free practice for each tells you where you stand with a 20-question diagnostic before you study.
Can I learn cyber security online in Malaysia while working full time?
Yes. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 8 PM Malaysia time (5:30 PM in Colombo), with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Is it MQA accredited, and can my employer claim it from HRD Corp?
No. Square1 Ai's bootcamps are not accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and Square1 Ai is not an HRD Corp registered training provider, so the fees are not claimable. You leave with 10 deployed projects and a recorded defence of your work.
Does the bootcamp guarantee a job?
No. No placement rate is published because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects an employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
How do I pay?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one on Malaysia time.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.