Program Objectives – Information Security and Digital Forensics

1- Preparing proficient specialists in information security and its various fields to understand the processes that affect information security, protect information assets, analyze data, and identify and resolve security vulnerabilities.

2- Equipping graduates with scientific knowledge, theoretical foundations, and technical skills to work in institutions and companies facing increasing risks and cybercrimes punishable by law, which threaten their information systems and computer networks.

3- Graduating professional cadres in information security technologies, both academically and professionally, capable of leadership, design, and development of diverse projects in the field of information security.

4- Preparing highly qualified specialists in collecting, detecting, and analyzing digital forensic evidence to support criminal investigations, national security, and law enforcement agencies in achieving justice.

5- Producing graduates with strong competitiveness at the local, regional, and international levels in these new disciplines, capable of analyzing and evaluating digital evidence (and its interpretations) obtained from computer crime investigations, and applying appropriate procedural principles to such evidence.

6- Delivering a high-quality program that relies on self-learning, creative thinking, and the application of performance evaluation and quality assurance systems.

7- Offering a specialized program in collaboration with experts in the field, enabling the introduction of modern technological disciplines and allowing students to continue their studies at international universities.

8- Providing a program based on the internationally recognized credit hour system, which allows students to study according to their abilities, interests, and preferences.

9- Expanding opportunities for students to gain practical and laboratory training that meets the requirements of the labor market across various state institutions.

10- Highlighting and empowering academically outstanding students to achieve their scientific ambitions.

11- Preparing graduates who recognize the importance of lifelong learning for advancing their professional careers.

Skills Provided by the Program

The program equips students with the following skills:

1- Demonstrating the ability to distinguish between different information security models, their architectures, and the risks associated with information transmission, processing, and storage.

2- Using the latest methods and tools in designing and developing secure systems, detecting vulnerabilities, and implementing remedies.

3- Mastering processes, steps, and methodologies for developing and securing systems.

4- Evaluating and analyzing local and international breaches that may affect information systems.

5- Identifying various network vulnerabilities and intrusion methods, and providing comprehensive solutions to mitigate such threats.

6- Demonstrating knowledge of and interpreting ethical and legal issues surrounding information security, including privacy and legality.

7- Developing solutions to protect computer networks and information systems from internal and external threats.

8- Acquiring knowledge of the fundamental concepts of information security, cybercrimes, and professional challenges faced by digital forensic experts.

9- Discussing the core principles of computer forensics and describing the role of digital forensics in deterring and uncovering cybercrimes.

10- Gaining essential skills in collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence of criminal activities.

11- Developing critical thinking and creativity skills through specialized courses and elective studies, enabling students to propose appropriate solutions in their field of expertise.

12- Acquiring the ability to collect and analyze data from a wide range of electronic sources.

13- Developing the skills needed to handle digital evidence while maintaining the integrity of the proof throughout the analysis process.

14- Gaining programming proficiency in multiple programming languages under different operating systems.

15- Understanding the ethical and legal standards and responsibilities of the profession.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Common Job Titles in Information Security and Digital Forensics

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a wide range of roles, including but not limited to:

1- Smart Security Software Developer

2- Security Breach Analyst

Malware Analyst 3-

4- Network Security Engineer

5- Electronic Systems Security Officer

6- Application Penetration Tester

Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Analyst or  7-

Manager

Emergency Response Specialist 8-

9- Risk Analyst / Risk Manager

10- Cybersecurity Consultant

11- Public Prosecutor specialized in Cybercrimes

12- Security Analyst

Security Engineer 13-

14- Security Auditor

Application Security Expert 15-

16- Incident Manager

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst 17-

18- System, Network, and Web Penetration Tester

19- Vulnerability Researcher / Exploit Developer

20- Digital Forensics Analyst in Cybercrime

21- Cybercrime Investigator / Digital Forensics Expert

22- Computer Crime Investigator

22- Forensic Analyst

23- Cybercrime Specialist

Graduate Profile

A graduate of the Information Security and Digital Forensics Program completes all programming courses and core computer science courses, in addition to specialized courses in information security and digital forensic evidence collection, analysis, and investigation.

The primary objective of the program is to prepare graduates for careers requiring in-depth understanding and interaction with information security systems and cybercrime investigations.

Employment Sectors

Graduates are qualified to work in a variety of modern and vital sectors, such as (but not limited to):

1- Information Security Companies

2- Computer Networking Companies

3- Telecommunications and Mobile Operators

4- Payment Card Industry

5- E-commerce Companies

Financial Services Providers 6-

7- Academic Institutions

8- Government Departments

Internet Service Providers 9-

10- General Department of Forensic Evidence – Ministry of Interior

11- Cybercrime Investigation Department – Ministry of

Interior

12- Forensic Medicine Authority – Department of Forgery and Counterfeiting Research – Ministry of Justice

13- Software Engineering roles in computer companies (due to their study of all core computer science courses)

Job title in Arabic محلل أمن معلومات	Job title in English Information Security Analyst
مهندس أمن	Security Engineer
محلل أمن	Security Analyst
مساعد أمن معلومات	Information Security Associate
مختبر برمجيات	Software Tester
مهندس حلول	Solutions Architect
مساعد الملكية الفكرية	Intellectual Property Associate
مهندس صيانة الشبكة	Network Maintenance Engineer
مهندس إدارة الشبكة	Network Management Engineer
مهندس مركز عمليات الشبكة	Network Operations Centre Engineer
مهندس الحلول السحابية	Cloud Solution Engineer
مهندس مركز البيانات	Data Center Engineer
خبير بيانات	Data Scientist
مطور تطبيقات	Application Developer