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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(SASCED-P 06130201)
(CYBER SECURITY TRACK)
Track specialization under the BS in Software Engineering Program (SE-CYS)

Introduction

Due to recent developments in the area of information technology and the fast evolution of
technology, most of the organizations either local or international are now placing their valuable data
on computer systems that are exposed to public. Without proper protection, this data can be easily
accessed, compromised or even damaged. Cybersecurity is becoming a major concern for public and
private organizations. The College of Computer and Information Sciences at Prince Sultan University
has approved a cyber security track. This track will provide students with the abilities and skills to
deal with emerging technologies and approaches in the area of Cybersecurity.
Students in any of the three undergraduate programs offered: Computer Science, Information
Systems and/or Software Engineering are eligible to opt for this track. Students that have completed
the junior year in the above programs would have to take the four courses defined in the track,
substituting the elective courses in their existing plans in order to complete the cyber security track
requirements.

Trak Objectives
The Cyber Security track enables students after graduation to:
Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats

Career Opportunities
● Cyber Security Consultant
● Network Security Specialist
● Information Assurance Specialist
● Computer Security System Analyst
● Web Security Engineer
● Information Security Officer
● Information Security Operations Manager
● Cybersecurity Administrator
● IT Security Manager

Track Requirements:

Students taking the Cyber Security track are required to complete the following four courses:

• CYS402 Secure Software Development
• CYS403 Security Risk Management, Governance and Control
• CYS405 Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
• CYS406 Data and Networks Security

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