Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security qualifies students to be part of the rapidly growing field of computer security, where students learn to design, apply and control the security of computer systems.
Students will learn how to develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in Cyber Security roles including work areas as a security designers, penetration detectors, information security specialists, and digital forensic officers. Starting with the basics, students will gain a broad understanding of the different levels of computer and network security. Besides learning of Secure Software Development (SecDevOps) in the field of Web and Mobile Apps, and Cloud Systems.
As their studies progress, students will explore the technical and logistical aspects of planning and implementing network security management and security systems development. Students will also learn how to investigate systems after they have been hacked, in addition to advanced fields.
The following points illustrate the uniqueness of the Bachelor of Cyber Security program taught at the Arab American University. Some of the program’s characteristics are:
- This program offers a comprehensive bachelor's degree that addresses diverse areas of Cyber Security including network security, digital forensics, and information security management.
- This program keeps pace with the most recent updates and addresses the latest areas of Cyber Security such as advanced network security, security systems development, penetration testing, and Internet of Things security.
- This bachelor's degree is technically oriented. As such, courses are taught in lectures and practical exercises are performed in laboratories.
- This Program is characterized by teaching the mechanisms of secure software development in the field of web, databases, mobile Apps and cloud systems.
Goals
- To provide students with knowledge of the current capabilities and limitations of Cyber Security.
- To enhance students’ understanding of the relationship between Cyber Security, artificial intelligence, and other technological fields.
- To demonstrate proficiency in basic Cyber Security principles and practices.
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to assume a leadership role in advancing Cyber Security.
- To provide students with an understanding of the role of Cyber Security in different organizations.
- To strengthen students’ ability to use critical thinking and solve problems related to Cyber Security.
- Students will be cyber-vulnerabilities hunters and hacking experts, in addition to dealing with various security responses.
- Students will be taught the legal and moral aspects of Cybersecurity.