The Cybersecurity Department was established in the College of Engineering and Information Technology in the academic year 1440/1441 AH.

It is one of the newly established branches of computer science, which is of great importance in maintaining the electronic security of institutions in light of the recent rise in electronic transactions and the subsequent increase in cyber-attacks. The program currently includes 29 faculty members. The department is equipped with highly efficient laboratories that cover all the requirements of the specialty, including three computer programming laboratories, a networking lab, and an information database and management lab. The labs are also equipped with analysis and design programs, simulation applications, and information security management. In addition to the student training labs, the department includes several classrooms equipped with all modern teaching supplies, such as data projectors, computers, and the internet. The department also has advanced computing capabilities, both through direct connection to the college labs and through personal computers available in the department's labs. Undoubtedly, the cybersecurity specialization is of paramount importance in driving urban development in the Kingdom. The impact of cybersecurity specialists is reflected in all development plans and various computer projects, including network and communications security, server security, and information security. The study of cybersecurity aims to graduate specialists in various fields of information security capable of promoting the rapid development witnessed by the Kingdom. Cybersecurity specialists find numerous jobs in various development fields, whether in the public or private sectors, in all cities and villages of the Kingdom.

The Cybersecurity Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program.

Dr. HOSSAMELDEEN ISHKEWY

Mobile: 0561201710

Email: hossam.ishkewy@BPC.edu.sa

To prepare distinctive competencies in CyberSecurity in accordance with the requirements of the job market, to carry out effective scientific research and dissemination of knowledge, and to contribute to the development and service of local and national community institutions.

To become eligible for a Bachelor of Science degree in a CyberSecurity program, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

1.      Completion of the number of semester-credit-hours required by the CYS program (133 C.H.) with Cumulative and major GPAs of 2.00 or higher on a 5.00 point scale.

2.      Completion of the prescribed and elective academic work required by the department.

The student outcomes for the CYS program are:

·         Describe knowledge of fundamentals of CYS (e.g., Cyber Security, Ethical hacking, Enterprise Security and Forensics, Mobile & Wireless Security, databases Security, web programming).

·         Present knowledge of best practices in CYS and their applications.

·         Outline the different standards of CYS and their applications.

·         Describe the local and global impact of Security on individuals, organizations and society.

·         Analyze a problem, and identify the appropriate solution in different cybersecurity fields.

·         Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet cybersecurity desired needs.

·         Identify and analyze user needs in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of cybersecurity.

·         Use and apply the current technic, concepts and practices in the core of cybersecurity.

·         Work effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

·         Engage in continuing professional development.

·         Assist in the creation of an effective project plan.

·         Identify professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.

·         Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.

·         Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

·         Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for Security practices.

·         Integrate effectively information security-based solutions into the user environment.

Degree Obtained by the Student
 

CYS graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in CyberSecurity.

Career opportunities for graduates
 

·         As in Daleel Atasneef of the Ministry of Civil Service:

·         IT supervisory services

·         Information security specialist

·         IT Specialist

·         IT Project Management

1. The ability to acquire knowledge in the field of cyber security.
2. Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
3. Ability to review new cyber security technologies applied in organizations' systems.
4. Ability to manage systems security activities in related projects and work within
   a team.
5. The ability to analyze and design cyber security systems and create and share solutions.
6. Commitment to the issues and ethics of the profession in the work environment and maintaining the conditions of data privacy for organizations and users.
7. The ability to communicate effectively to understand and communicate cybersecurity knowledge and applications, and effective community participation.
8. The ability to manage and exploit work time and set priorities.

To be eligible for a Bachelor of Science degree in cybersecurity program, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Completion of the number of credit hours per semester in the CYS program (133 C.H.) with a GPA of 2.00 or higher on a scale of 5.00 points.
2. The completion of the specific and optional academic work required by the department.

The overall structure of the CyberSecurity Program

• Total Credit Hours: 133 Credit Hours.
• Each theory-credited unit is equivalent to 50 lecture minutes.
• Each practical-credit unit is equivalent to 100 lab minutes.

Buraydah Private Colleges - College of Engineering and Information Technology - Buraydah - P.O. B: 31717 Postal Code: 51418 - Building No. 2

Dean: Dr. Fahad Bin Abdul Rehman Al Mufadi

Ext.: 145

Email: almufadi@hotmail.com

Head: Dr. HOSSAMELDEEN ISHKEWY

Cell No.: 0561201710

Email: ssam.ishkewy@BPC.edu.sa