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    Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

    About The Academic Program

    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.

    Major

    Cybersecurity

    Language of instruction

    English

    Duration

    4 Years

    Academic degree

    Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

    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.

    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.

    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.

    K1 Define the concepts, theories, tools, and practices of cyber technology, network systems and related emerging technologies.
    K2 Describe the fundamental issues of Cybersecurity, cryptography, threats, cyber law and regulations.
    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.
    S2 Carry out incident response activities and cyber-crime investigation in an evolving Cybersecurity landscape.
    S3 Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
    V1 Behave ethically, professionally, and with responsibility in the field of Cybersecurity.
    V2 Work effectively and interact professionally in teams to fulfill job market requirements and practice entrepreneurship.
    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.

    Study Plan

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Ethics and Islamic Values 2
    Islamic Banking and Economics 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Communication Skills 2
    Creative Writing 2
    Writing Academic Reports 2
    Emotional Intelligence Course 2
    Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
    Principles of Projects Management 2
    Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
    Principles of E-Commerce 2
    Financial Literacy 2
    Leadership and Change Management 2
    Health Awareness 2
    Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
    Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
    Fitness and Sport Science 2
    Sustainable Development 2
    Global Citizenship 2
    Lifelong Learning Skills 2
    Sustainable Ecosystems 2
    History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
    Good Citizenship Values 2
    Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
    Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
    Basics of Programming 2
    Data Analysis and Management 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Multimedia Systems 3
    Artificial Intelligence 3
    Web Applications Development 3
    Biometrics and Security 3
    Computer Forensics 3
    Mobile and Wireless Systems Security 3
    AI in Cybersecurity 3
    Wireless Sensor Networks 3
    Multimedia Systems 3
    Artificial Intelligence 3
    Web Applications Development 3
    Biometrics and Security 3
    Computer Forensics 3
    Mobile and Wireless Systems Security 3
    AI in Cybersecurity 3
    Wireless Sensor Networks 3
    Multimedia Systems 3
    Artificial Intelligence 3
    Web Applications Development 3
    Biometrics and Security 3
    Computer Forensics 3
    Mobile and Wireless Systems Security 3
    AI in Cybersecurity 3
    Wireless Sensor Networks 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Programming Language )1) 4
    English language (1) 3
    English language (2) 3 ENG101-1OR ( ENG101AND ENG102 )
    Calculus(1) 3
    Discrete Structures 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Programming Language (2) 4 CS110OR CS110T
    Principles of Information and Technology Systems 3 CS110TOR CS110
    General Statistics 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Data Structures 3 CS111OR CS111T
    Database Fundamentals 4 CS111TOR CS111
    Computer Networks Fundamentals 3 CS110TOR CS110
    Calculus (II) 4
    General Physics (1) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Algorithms Design and Analysis 3 ( CS100TOR CS100 )AND ( CS212TOR CS212 )
    Operating Systems 3 CS212OR CS212TOR CS212D
    Cybersecurity Principles 3
    Cybersecurity Laws and Policies 2
    Cryptography 3 CS100TOR CS100
    Communications and Networks Fundamentals 4 PHYS101TOR PHYS101OR HFSP101-1OR PHYS105

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Professional Ethics 1
    Software Engineering 3 IS220OR IS220T
    Information Security Management 3
    System Security 3 CS340TOR CS340
    Projects Management 3 CS212TOR CS212
    Probability theory 3 ( MATH103TOR MATH102TOR Math102OR MATH103 )AND ( MATH161TOR MATH162OR MATH261TOR MATH161 )

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Human-Computer Interaction 3 CS212TOR CS212
    Malware Analysis 3 CY321
    Ethical Hacking 3 CY201
    Networks Protocols 3 IT221TOR IT221

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Graduation Project (1) (Capstone 1) 3 IS350TOR IS350
    Web Systems Security 3 IT221TOR IT221
    Cyber Physical Systems Security 3
    Networks Security 3 IT221TOR IT221
    Wireless Networks Security 3 CY200

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Graduation Project (2) (Capstone 2) 3 CY480
    CO-OP Training 6 CY430AND CY442AND CY480