Program Overview

Introduction to the Cyber Security Master's Program ## Cyber Security Master's Program Overview The Cyber Security Master's program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge necessary to excel in the highly competitive technology industry. The program focuses on enterprise cyber space security and equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ability to protect organizational data from cyber threats. The courses emphasize critical analysis skills, technical skills, and extensive use of virtual labs over the internet. This program is tailored for students seeking to pursue a career as information technology specialists with the goal of protecting their organization's information from external breaches. By combining theoretical foundations with practical applications, students will learn the basics of information systems and how to manage information technology within the framework of cybercrime fundamentals. The program covers the legal and security aspects that impact information security in cyberspace. ### Program Objectives - Provide experts in the field of cyber security to help achieve the Kingdom's long-term plan by having experts in cyber security. - Enable students with the skills and soft values for effective communication and cooperation with others professionally, ethically, and legally. - Ensure that students' knowledge and skills are aligned with the latest cyber security technologies. ### Importance and Justification of the Program - Keep up with the needs of the labor market and the Kingdom's 2030 vision. - The need for qualified specialists with the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of cyber security. - The need for qualified specialists in the field of combating electronic information crimes. - The need for specialists in evaluating and analyzing local and international breaches that may occur in information systems. - The need for specialists who can identify various vulnerabilities in computer networks and the methods used to breach network security, and provide comprehensive solutions to minimize these breaches. ### Duration of Study in the Program 4 semesters, 36 academic hours through 12 courses. ### Admission Requirements to the Program * To view the admission requirements for the program, click here. ### Job Opportunities for Program Graduates - Project Manager - Information Security Officer - Cyber Security Manager - Cyber Security Officer - Information Security Manager - Information Technology Manager - Network Security Manager - Network Security Analyst - Field educational and academic professions in public and higher education institutions. * The Cyber Security Master's program consists of 12 academic courses, each with three academic hours, distributed over four semesters. * The language of instruction in the program is English. Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites ---|---|---|--- First Year: Level One CYS501 | Research Methods in Computational Studies | 3 | - CYS507 | Introduction to Cyber Security and Digital Crime | 3 | - CYS512 | Cryptography Fundamentals | 3 | - First Year: Level Two CYS564 | Cyber Defense in Web-Based Attacks | 3 | CYS507 CYS566 | Securing Enterprise Infrastructure using Cyber Security Techniques | 3 | CYS507 CYS663 | Digital Forensics and Investigations | 3 | CYS507 Second Year: Level Three CYS613 | Security Threats and Countermeasures in Complex Organizational Networks | 3 | CYS564 CYS642 | Innovative Solutions in Software Security | 3 | CYS566 CYS645 | Information Security Management, Legal and Ethical Issues | 3 | CYS507 Second Year: Level Four CYS666 | Advanced Principles of Cyber Security | 3 | CYS566 CYS683 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 3 | CYS645 CYS698 | Capstone Project in Cyber Security | 3 | CYS501 + Department Approval ### Academic Plan Files - 2023 Cyber Security Master's Plan - Click here - Transfer requirements from within the university to the Cyber Security Master's program - Click here - Description of the Cyber Security Master's program - Click here - Student guide for the Cyber Security Master's program - Click here - Quality guide for the Cyber Security Master's program - Click here - Key Performance Indicators report for the program - Click here - Annual program report for the year 2020-2019 - Click here - Annual program report for the year 2020-2021 - Click here - Operational plan for the Cyber Security Master's program - Click here - Supervision guide for the graduation project - Click here - Course description for the Cyber Security Master's program 2025-2026 - Click here