Strategic directions for the information security program

Program message:
Providing a high-quality educational and research environment that enables graduates to develop continuous learning capabilities and meet the requirements of the labor market with the aim of serving society in information security.
Program Goals:
The general objectives of the program are as follows:

1. Providing students with basic knowledge that enables them to work in various fields of information security.
2. Qualify specialized graduates who contribute to solving society's problems related to information and network security.
3. Developing creative and self-learning skills that keep students abreast of the latest developments in the field of information security.
4. Providing students with communication skills that enable them to work individually and/or within a team.
5. Encouraging students to abide by regulations, laws, and ethical and social values in their professional practices.

 

Upon successful completion of an undergraduate Information Security program, the graduates will be able to:
1.    Employ their knowledge of information security, principles, theories, and applications in their job roles.
2.    Design, analyze, teste and implement information and network security solutions for their organizations.
3.    Install, configure, maintain and manage the operations of network security systems to achieve optimal technical performance and end user support
4.    Be aware of the methodologies, techniques, tools and skills necessary for participating, competing and developing strong and cost-effective information and network security solutions and products.
5.    Develop knowledge and understanding of the strategies, techniques and technologies used in the investigation of crime involving computers, devices, Internet and associated networks
6.    Work effectively within a team or individually in planning, implementing, deploying, configuring, maintaining, and managing practices and technology trends of organization's computing infrastructures.
7.    Use efficiently project management, research capability, leadership, communication, interpersonal relationship and life-long learning skills.
8.    Demonstrate commitment to highest standards of ethical, legal, security and social responsibilities as professionals in information Security.