Fundamentals of Cyber Security

This course provides a basic introduction to all aspects of cyber-security including business, policy, procedures, communications security, network security, security management, legal issues, political issues, and technical issues. From the course, students will become aware of the cybersecurity aspect and gain knowledge of the related security techniques.

The Cybersecurity Program gives the trainee a deep understanding and practical skills in state of the art of Cybersecurity. It includes but not limited to multiple areas such as Operating Systems security, networks & communications security, Securing Software Development, and Cloud Computing & Virtualization security. The students will acquire skills to be assessed also in Digital forensics, Penetration Testing, Risk Management & Incident Response, Information Security Management, and Advanced Security Topics.

The program aims to achieve the following objectives:
• Understand the major state of the art concepts in Cyberspace security.
• Mastering the skills of securing wired and wireless networks & communications.
• Mastering the skills of building secure electronic systems and services.
• Mastering different methods of security penetration testing for systems and networks.
• Explore different technologies and applications in digital data encryption.
• Increase the level of analytical capacity and investigation of incidents and digital crimes.
• Mastering risk management skills in information security departments.

Admission Requirements:
The applicant must have a diploma in one of the following:
Computer Networks / Computer Network Systems Administration / Technical Support or Computer Programming