Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks that usually aim to access, alter, or destroy sensitive information, extort money from users, or interrupt business operations. Cybersecurity is one of the most important issues in the online world in the 21st century, as the technical and communication development has witnessed a revolution in the exchange of information, data and e-commerce, so it was necessary to find ways and means to protect this data and information on the Internet. With the increasing demand for cybersecurity specialists, the Department of Computer Science felt its social responsibility towards preparing qualified national cadres to meet the labor market needs in the field of cybersecurity, to support the continuous development and growth of the Kingdom's various sectors.

General Objectives of the Program

• Provide the student with basic skills in information security and cybercrime.
• Provide the student with the ability to deal with ethical and legal issues in information security.
• Provide the student with the skills to detect various vulnerabilities in networks and electronic services.
• Providing the student with the skills to prevent cyber attacks via the Internet.
• Providing the student with digital forensic investigation techniques.

Program Outcomes (Career Opportunities)

Specialists in the field of

• Information security.
• Information technology.
• Network security.
• Internet security.

Intermediate Diploma in Cybersecurity Curriculum