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Department Of Cybersecurity And Forensic Computing

Introduction

The cyber threat landscape is evolving, and cyber security needs to be considered as a continuous effort to enable better protection, detection and mitigation of attacks on individual, corporate or national levels. Study of Cyber Security introduces the concepts and terminologies of the latest cyber threat landscape and enables a better understanding of cyber security. The study also unveils the recent attacks and threats, as well as an explanation of each of their mechanisms to acquire a deeper understanding and knowledge of the attack. The study allows cyber risk assessment and management so as to enable and help organizations and Government be better prepared and more resilient against cyber threats and attacks. 

Graduation Requirement

To earn a bachelor’s degree in cyber security and forensic computing, students must complete a comprehensive curriculum that equips them with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in this dynamic field. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, technologies, and practices, while also allowing for specialization in specific areas of interest. Below are the specific requirements students must fulfill to earn their bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity and Forensic Computing Laboratory

Study Plan 

First Year

First semester
RequisiteCredit HoursCourse TitleCourse Code  
MATH 0024Calculus IMATH 101
ENGL 0053First Year CompositionENGL 101
-3Islamic CultureGIAS 101
 3Humanities, Arts, and Languages ElectiveGHAL xxx
PCS 0014Introduction to Computing and ProgrammingCS 111
 

17

Total

Second semester
RequisiteCredit HoursCourse TitleCourse Code  
MATH 1014Calculus IIMATH 102
ENGL 1013Introduction to Report WritingENGL 102
CS 1114Computer NetworksCS 232
CS 1114Object Oriented ProgrammingCS 112
CS 2323Introduction To Cyber SecurityFC 112
 

18

Total

     

Second Year

First semester
RequisiteCredit HoursCourse TitleCourse Code
ENG 1023Technical WritingENG 201
MATH 1023Introduction to Discrete SystemsCS 201
CS 112, CS 2114Fundamentals of Operating SystemsCS 221
CS 1124Data Structures and AlgorithmsCS 211
CS 232, FC 112, CS 2213Offensive Security and Ethical HackingFC 281
 

18

Total

Second semester
RequisiteCredit HoursCourse TitleCourse Code
MATH 1023Probability and StatisticsSTAT 232
CS 1123Software EngineeringSE 262
CS 1114Computer Architecture and organizationCS 224
CS 221, FC 1123Operating System HardeningFC 254
FC 2813Defense MechanismsFC 382
 

15

Total

     

Third Year

First semester
RequisiteCredit HoursCourse TitleCourse Code
CS 112, CS 3513Web Application DevelopmentCS 317
CS 1124Fundamentals Of Database SystemsCS 351
FC 1123Software SecurityFC 331
CS 1123Artificial Intelligence IAI 381
FC 3823Advanced Secure Network DesignFC 383
-3Ethics and Professionalism in Cyber SecurityFC 315
 

18

Total

Second semester
RequisiteCredit HoursCourse TitleCourse Code
-3Arabic Language SkillsGIAS 102
FC 1124Introduction To Digital ForensicsFC 302
FC 3174Web Application SecurityFC 312
FC 1123Cyber Security Risk ManagementFC 362
STAT 232, CS 2013Advanced CryptographyFC 382
 

17

Total

     

Fourth Year

First semester
RequisiteCredit HoursCourse TitleCourse Code
FC 254, FC 282, FC 331, FC 383, FC 302, and FC 312 3Capstone Project IFC 491
FC 3024Advanced Digital ForensicsFC 403
FC 1123Security and Privacy Standards PoliciesFC 407
College Approval3Professional Elective IFC xxx
College Approval3Professional Elective IIFC xxx
 

16

Total

Second semester
RequisiteCredit HoursCourse TitleCourse Code
FC 4913Capstone Project IIFC 492
 3Social Sciences ElectiveGSOS xxx
-3College Elective IC3S XXX
-3College Elective IIC3S XXX
 

12

Total

Total credit hours required

132

     

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