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Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

The program aims to qualify and prepare promising female professionals in the field of cybersecurity who possess high scientific, professional, and research competence to meet national needs in this field and contribute effectively to serving the community.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

It is a specific program in cybersecurity and is considered one of the qualitative and future fields in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and global trends. The program aims to prepare highly qualified female graduates able to implement the necessary security measures and to deal with modern technologies in the areas of cybersecurity to meet the needs of the labor market.

Career opportunities

The program qualifies female professionals capable of working in various cybersecurity positions in both the government and private sectors, including but not limited to: 1. Information Technology Specialist Jobs. 2. Information Security Specialist Jobs. 3. Information Technology Supervisory Jobs. 4. Educational Jobs in Cybersecurity Specialization in public and higher education institutions. 5. Research Jobs in Cybersecurity Specialization in Research and Training Centers.

Program Information

College of Computer and Information Sciences
Department of Information Technology
Major Cybersecurity
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Language of instruction English
Duration 4 Years

Program Details

  1. Preparing highly qualified female graduates able to implement the necessary security measures and to deal with modern technologies in the areas of cybersecurity to meet the needs of the labor market.
  2. Providing female graduates with leadership, effective communication skills, and professional ethics to enhance their effectiveness in the labor market.
  3. Equip graduates with scientific research skills that enrich their self-learning and allow them to pursue studies in the higher specialized stages.
  4. Promote the societal contributions of female graduates in the field of cybersecurity.
  1. K1 — Define the concepts, theories, tools, and practices of cyber technology, network systems and related emerging technologies.
  2. K2 — Describe the fundamental issues of Cybersecurity, cryptography, threats, cyber law and regulations.
  3. S1 — Analyze security issues and develop contingency plans, threat mitigation strategies and secured applications to protect networks, infrastructures, and data from malicious activities and cyber-attacks.
  4. S2 — Carry out incident response activities and cyber-crime investigation in an evolving Cybersecurity landscape.
  5. S3 — Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  6. V1 — Behave ethically, professionally, and with responsibility in the field of Cybersecurity.
  7. V2 — Work effectively and interact professionally in teams to fulfill job market requirements and practice entrepreneurship.
  8. V3 — Participate in community service and continuous development in the field of Cybersecurity.
  1. Being familiar with theories, professional foundations and developments in the field of cybersecurity.
  2. Being able to apply effectively knowledge and modern technologies to protect data, systems and installations from the threat of cyber-attacks and digital crimes of all kinds, install firewalls, create security plans and monitor network activities.
  3. Being able to identify security problems and breaches and find quick solutions, especially in light of the increase in cyber-attacks, by implementing various tactics.
  4. Leadership, initiative, decision-making and responsibility.
  5. Being able to use the skills and experience gained in entrepreneurship to contribute to economic development.
  6. Being able to develop personal skills, self-development and continuing education in the light of changes and evolution.
  7. Pride in national identity, professional values and respect for other cultures.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One MATH 101 Calculus(1) 3 —
Level One CS 100 Discrete Structures 3 —
Level One CS 110 Programming Language )1) 4 —
Level One ENG 101-1 English language (1) 3 —
Level Two ENG 102-2 English language (2) 3 ENG101-1OR ( ENG101AND ENG102 )
Level Two CS 111 Programming Language (2) 4 CS110OR CS110T
Level Two IT 201 Principles of Information and Technology Systems 3 CS110TOR CS110
Level Two MATH 161 General Statistics 3 —
Level Three CS 212 Data Structures 3 CS111OR CS111T
Level Three IS 220 Database Fundamentals 4 CS111TOR CS111
Level Three IT 221 Computer Networks Fundamentals 3 CS110TOR CS110
Level Three MATH 103 Calculus (II) 4 —
Level Three PHYS 101 General Physics (1) 3 —
Level Four CS 220 Algorithms Design and Analysis 3 ( CS100TOR CS100 )AND ( CS212TOR CS212 )
Level Four CS 340 Operating Systems 3 CS212OR CS212TOR CS212D
Level Four CY 200 Cybersecurity Principles 3 —
Level Four CY 201 Cybersecurity Laws and Policies 2 —
Level Four CY 220 Cryptography 3 CS100TOR CS100
Level Four IT 222 Communications and Networks Fundamentals 4 PHYS101TOR PHYS101OR HFSP101-1OR PHYS105
Level Five MATH 367 Probability theory 3 ( MATH103TOR MATH102TOR Math102OR MATH103 )AND ( MATH161TOR MATH162OR MATH261TOR MATH161 )
Level Five CS 380 Professional Ethics 1 —
Level Five CS 385 Software Engineering 3 IS220OR IS220T
Level Five CY 302 Information Security Management 3 —
Level Five CY 321 System Security 3 CS340TOR CS340
Level Five IS 350 Projects Management 3 CS212TOR CS212
Level Six CS 351 Human-Computer Interaction 3 CS212TOR CS212
Level Six CY 310 Malware Analysis 3 CY321
Level Six CY 311 Ethical Hacking 3 CY201
Level Six IT 323 Networks Protocols 3 IT221TOR IT221
Level Seven CY 430 Web Systems Security 3 IT221TOR IT221
Level Seven CY 440 Cyber Physical Systems Security 3 —
Level Seven CY 441 Networks Security 3 IT221TOR IT221
Level Seven CY 442 Wireless Networks Security 3 CY200
Level Seven CY 480 Graduation Project (1) (Capstone 1) 3 IS350TOR IS350
Level Eight CY 490 CO-OP Training 6 CY430AND CY442AND CY480
Level Eight CY 481 Graduation Project (2) (Capstone 2) 3 CY480

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
CY 322 Biometrics and Security 3
CY 412 Computer Forensics 3
CY 431 Mobile and Wireless Systems Security 3
CY 443 AI in Cybersecurity 3
IT 433 Wireless Sensor Networks 3
CS 350 Multimedia Systems 3
CS 370 Artificial Intelligence 3
CS 486 Web Applications Development 3

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