Program Overview

Applied Bachelor in Network and Cybersecurity

The Applied Bachelor in Network and Cybersecurity is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of network and cybersecurity.

Program Structure

• The program includes a range of courses that cover various aspects of network and cybersecurity, including web programming and security.
• One of the key courses in the program is SSD-2201: Web Programming and Security.

SSD-2201: Web Programming and Security

Course Details

• Credit Hours: 3
• Semester: 2
• Pre-requisite: ICT1301, ICT2102
• Notes: NA

Course Description

This course teaches students the technologies used for developing static and dynamic Web content using a combination of client and server-side web programs with an emphasis on web technologies: HTML5, JavaScript Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), and PHP. Students will develop Web pages using various technologies and make them publicly available online. The course also covers the process of validating forms, building interactive web sites, managing web databases, and publishing web sites to a web server. Additionally, it presents common web attacks such as Cross Site Scripting and SQL injection, and discusses security and authentication techniques used in web applications. The course consists of 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week, and is part of the Secure Software Development Concentration (SSD).

Campus Information

The program is available at multiple campuses, including:

• Abu Dhabi Campus
• Al Ain Campus

Program Focus

The Applied Bachelor in Network and Cybersecurity focuses on providing students with a deep understanding of network and cybersecurity principles, as well as practical skills in web programming and security. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of network and cybersecurity, and to provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this rapidly evolving field.