Qassim University is a Saudi public university that offers various academic programs and is one of the most prominent universities in the Kingdom in the fields of education and research.

رمز بسيط، تكوّن من سلسلة روابط مُحاطة بدائرة، وهي رمز شائع للاتصال أو الارتباط التشعبي. تم تحديد خطوط الأيقونة بلون أسود داكن على الخلفية، مع إضافة عناصر عسكرية من الهوية الوطنية السعودية مثل الغترة والشماع والبشت السعودي، لتعكس الطابعة المحلية المميزة لجامعة القصيم.
Links to official Saudi educational websites end with edu.sa
All links to official educational websites of government agencies in Saudi Arabia end with .edu.sa.
علامة لفتة سوداء اللون من الجلد البسيط، قبضة بدائرة سوداء، يعلوها رسم واضحي لغترة سعودية مع شماع وعقال، تبرز معالم البشت السعودي في. يرمز هذا التصميم إلى مفهوم الأمان وخصوصية البيانات الرقمية يعكس هوية جامعة القصيم.
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Secure websites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia use the HTTPS protocol for encryption.
هيئة الحكومة الرقمية

Registered with the Digital Government Authority under number : 20250413538

College of Computer

Cybersecurity Department

Head of Department:
Dr.. Dr. Faisal Haji Al-Huwaikem
Office :
L1-R-2228
Phone number :
20927
e-mail:
coc-cy@qu.edu.sa

Vision

The Department of Cybersecurity aspires to be a leader locally and internationally, providing high-quality educational content in line with technological changes, and preparing scientific research that promotes cybersecurity.

Message

Preparing an ideal academic environment for acquiring knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity, which effectively contributes to achieving national development goals.

Briefly

The Department of Cybersecurity was established by a decision of the Council of University Affairs No. (24/19/45) and under the guidance of His Excellency the President of Qassim University in Rajab 1445 A.H. It specializes in educating and training students in the field of cybersecurity and protecting computer systems, networks, and data. The Cybersecurity Department focuses on studying cybersecurity threats and digital challenges, developing strategies and techniques to protect information, and qualifying 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 goals:

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.