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MASTER IN CYBERSECURITY (MCS)

INTRODUCTION

Recent advances in computer and communication technologies are not
only affecting our office and work practices, but have already gone beyond
that to reshape our homes and the way we live and learn. The world is
gradually becoming a huge connected village in which geographic and
physical boundaries have no effect on interaction and business transactions.
The concepts of «Information Society» and “Knowledge Economy” are now
central issues in economic and strategic planning.
As a result, huge volumes of valuable assets have been placed on virtual
distributed environments (web systems, cloud systems, VPN’s …etc) which
raises a panorama of security problems and hazards. Protecting these
assets and managing their security is becoming a major issue that requires
careful attention and serious treatment by well trained professionals.
The main purpose of PSU Cybersecurity Master Program is to prepare
well-qualified specialists who possess the technical and managerial skills
empowering them to cope with the heavy burden of protecting and
securing enterprise information assets. Graduates of the program will
be able to fill a variety of security jobs recommended by international
standards.

PROGRAM VISION

The program aspires to prepare top quality graduates for the job market
by providing them with a rigorous and thorough, up-to-date computing
education.

PROGRAM MISSION

Establish a solid base for a pioneering cybersecurity industry and fill the
market gap in KSA through the preparation of qualified experts and leaders
in the area of cybersecurity and through constructive applied research.
The MCS program will adopt a pragmatic approach to establish itself as a
central hub for national cybersecurity initiatives and activities.

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