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Cybersecurity Department
Head of Department:
Dr.. Dr. Faisal bin Haji Al-Huwaikem
Office :
- L1-R-2228
Phone number :
20927
e-mail:
coc-cy@qu.edu.sa
Vision
The Cybersecurity Department aspires to be a local and international leader by providing high-quality educational content that keeps pace with technological changes and conducting scientific research that enhances cybersecurity.
Mission
Preparing an ideal academic environment for acquiring knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity, which effectively contributes to achieving national development goals.
Overview
The Cybersecurity Department was established by a decision of the Council of University Affairs No. (24/19/45) and under the directives of His Excellency the President of Qassim University in the month of Rajab, 1445 AH. It specializes in educating and training students in the field of cybersecurity and protecting computer systems, networks, and data. Additionally, the Cybersecurity Department focuses on studying cyber security threats and digital challenges, and works on developing strategies and technologies for information protection. The department also seeks to qualify students to face electronic challenges in the digital environment.
Objectives :
1- Apply cybersecurity knowledge and skills that contribute to identifying requirements, analyzing cybersecurity challenges, and designing appropriate solutions by following best practices.
2- Qualifying specialized and distinguished graduates in the field of cybersecurity to meet the needs of the labor market and serve the community.
3. Promote active participation in the field of cybersecurity as individuals, members or leaders of teams.
4- Equipping graduates with scientific research skills to enrich their active involvement in continuous learning and career development.
5- Providing graduates with leadership skills, effective communication skills, and professional ethics through innovative thinking, teamwork, and self-development to enhance their effectiveness in the labor market.
Educational outputs:
1- Understanding the theories and fundamentals of cybersecurity to characterize cybersecurity solutions.
2- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
3- Analyze complex computing issues, and apply the principles of computing and other related disciplines to identify appropriate solutions.
4- Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based solutions to meet a specific set of cybersecurity requirements.
5- Applying cybersecurity principles and practices to maintain continuity of operations in the presence of risks and threats.
6- Work effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in cybersecurity activities.
7- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in the practice of computing, based on legal and ethical principles.