Page 94 - University Bulletin
P. 94
93
BS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CYBER SECURITY TRACK) (SASCED-P 06130401)
A Track of the IS Program (IS-CYS)
INTRODUCTION
Enlightened by the importance of cybersecurity domain and the high demand for professionals
equipped with security expertise now and in the future, the College of Computer and Information
Sciences at Prince Sultan University has launched the Cybersecurity track. The track provides the
students with a solid understanding of security technology and organizational management
principles and practices, preparing them to make knowledgeable and responsible decisions. The
students are prepared for a career that involves design and application of secure and resilient
computer hardware and software systems. The track equips the students with necessary
technologies and techniques to detect and eliminate vulnerabilities and the safe operation of the
Internet of Things, cloud computing, healthcare, computer networks, and wireless
communications. The Cybersecurity track is designed to prepare graduates to take relevant
certification exams, specifically Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Students in any of the three undergraduate programs offered at CCIS: Computer Science,
Information Systems and Software Engineering are eligible to opt for this track.
TRAK OBJECTIVES|LEARNINGOUTCOMES
In addition to the IS six learning Outcomes, 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
Security Consultant
Information Security Analyst
Ethical Hackers
Computer Forensics Analysts
Chief Information Security Officer
Penetration Tester
IT Security Consultant
Security Systems Administrator
Surveillance system specialist
Network designers and analysts
Advanced study, research and teaching
Surveillance system specialist
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM
The Information Systems- CYS undergraduate Track has three components:
University Requirements 23 Credits
College Requirements 49 Credits
Program Requirements 62 Credits
TOTAL 134 Credits