About Network and Cybersecurity program
The postgraduate (Master’s) program in Cybersecurity aims to:
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity to perform critical roles such as designing and implementing digital defense strategies, managing Cybersecurity Operations Centers (SOC), responding to security incidents, and conducting vulnerability assessments and ethical penetration testing.
• Enable graduates to pursue academic and research pathways toward a PhD in related cybersecurity disciplines, as the program provides a strong research foundation in digital security and emerging technologies.
Graduates are expected to be academically and professionally competent and capable of:
• Utilizing knowledge, skills, and ethical values to develop security solutions and protect digital infrastructures and sensitive data for individuals and institutions, contributing to building a safe and trustworthy digital society.
• Possessing a deep understanding of scientific research methodologies and modern tools, with the ability to conduct innovative applied research that helps confront evolving cyber threats and strengthens the national digital security system.
The program aspires to raise awareness of cybersecurity and enhance its level in both scientific and societal dimensions.
On the scientific dimension, the program seeks to drive change within the digital ecosystem by developing innovative solutions capable of early threat detection and efficient response, thereby achieving a secure digital environment and supporting digital transformation in accordance with the highest internationally recognized scientific and professional standards.
On the societal dimension, the vision emphasizes the importance of universities adopting and teaching cybersecurity sciences and modern technologies through well-designed scientific plans, as they are fundamental pillars for building cadres capable of confronting growing digital challenges and strengthening national digital security.
The Master’s Program in Cybersecurity aims to provide advanced education in the field of networks and cybersecurity, with a focus on meeting the needs of students, employers, and other stakeholders.
The program focuses on delivering high-quality academic concepts to enhance educational opportunities and increase employment prospects. It also emphasizes raising societal awareness of cybersecurity and data protection for individuals and companies, as well as supplying society with knowledgeable and experienced professionals in this field.
• Comprehensive study in the field of networks and cybersecurity.
• Acquiring the required skills in intrusion detection, cryptography, Internet of Things security, and cloud computing security.
• Applying cybersecurity techniques and tools.
• Mastering the identification, analysis, and resolution of security vulnerability complexities.
• Developing solutions to combat cyberattacks.
• Ability to defend against cyber threats and assess damages.
• Understanding legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity.
• Implementing large-scale group or individual projects.
• Diversity: We achieve success by engaging stakeholders in the design and development of our programs.
• Integrity: We adhere to professional and ethical principles in all our work, enhancing society’s trust in us.
• Commitment: Through continuous interaction with our community, we strive to actively contribute to its development and support its progress.
• Excellence: We adopt and promote best and most innovative practices in delivering academic and community services.