Department of Networking & Cybersecurity

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The Networking & Cybersecurity department offers a focused curriculum on networking fundamentals and cybersecurity principles. Students learn to design, configure, and secure computer networks while also gaining skills in threat analysis, risk management, and ethical hacking. Practical experience, industry certifications, and internship opportunities prepare graduates for roles such as network administrator, cybersecurity analyst, and information security manager in diverse industries.

The Department of Networking & Cybersecurity aims to equip students with the following learning outcomes:

  1. Proficiency in Network Design and Implementation: Students will demonstrate the ability to design, configure, and implement computer networks using industry-standard technologies and protocols.

  2. Cybersecurity Skills: Students will acquire knowledge and skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks and threats to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data.

  3. Ethical and Legal Awareness: Students will understand the ethical and legal implications of cybersecurity practices, including privacy concerns, intellectual property rights, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

  4. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Students will develop critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze complex cybersecurity issues, troubleshoot network problems, and develop effective solutions to protect against cyber threats.

  5. Communication and Collaboration: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address cybersecurity challenges and implement security measures.

  6. Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Students will cultivate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development in the field of networking and cybersecurity, staying abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices.

Graduates from the Department of Networking & Cybersecurity have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. Some potential career paths include:

    1. Network Administrator: Responsible for managing and maintaining an organization’s computer networks, including hardware, software, and security measures.

    2. Cybersecurity Analyst: Analyzes and monitors computer networks for security breaches, investigates security incidents, and implements measures to protect against cyber threats.

    3. Information Security Specialist: Develops and implements security policies and procedures to protect an organization’s sensitive information from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.

    4. Ethical Hacker: Conducts penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and address security weaknesses in computer systems and networks.

    5. Security Consultant: Provides advisory services to organizations on cybersecurity best practices, conducts risk assessments, and develops strategies to mitigate security risks.

    6. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst: Monitors network traffic, detects and responds to security incidents, and investigates security breaches in real-time to protect against cyber threats.

    7. Cybersecurity Engineer: Designs, implements, and maintains security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols to safeguard networks and data.

    8. Incident Responder: Coordinates responses to cybersecurity incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, to minimize the impact of security breaches.

    9. Security Architect: Designs and implements secure network architectures and infrastructure to protect against advanced cyber threats and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

    10. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Provides strategic leadership and oversight of an organization’s cybersecurity program, including risk management, compliance, and incident response efforts.

Bs Programme

SEMESTER 1 

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

BSAH 1302

Arabic – 1 / 1 اللغة العربية 

3

 

BSAH 1303

English  اللغة الإنجليزية

3

 

BSAH 1304

مدخل إلى فقه العبادات

2

 

BSAH 1305

Sociology  / مدخل علم الاجتماع

3

 

BSAH 1306

AHPSchology /  مدخل علم النفس

2

 

BSAH 1307

History  / تمهيد لدراسة التاريخ

3

 

BSAH 1308

Geography     مدخل إلى علم الجغرافيا   / 

2

 

Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 2

Code                   

Course Title

Credit Hours    

        

BSAH 1309

  تيارات فكرية معاصر  / Contemporary Intellectual Trends

3

 

BSAH 1310

  أثر الحضارة العربية في الحضارة الغربية / The Impact of Arab Civilization on Western Civilization

2

 

BSAH 1311

  مدخل إلى مصطلح الحديث / An Introduction to the Terminology of Hadith

3

 

BSAH 1312

  الحاسوب / The Computer

2

 

BSAH 1313

  قرآن كريم / The Holy Quran 

3

 

BSAH 1314

  جوانب تربوية في السيرة النبوية / Educational Aspects in the Prophetic Biography (Seerah)

2

 

BSAH 1315

  مدخل إلى علم الأخلاق / An Introduction to the Science of Ethics

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 3

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

BSAH 1316

أسس علم الاجتماع / The Foundations of Sociology

2

 

BSAH 1317

الجغرافيا البشرية / Geography

3

 

BSAH 1318

اللغة العربية  / Arabic

2

 

BSAH 1319

تمهيد لدراسة العقيدة

3

 

BSAH 1320

علم النفس / AHPSchology

2

 

BSAH 1321

اللغات الأجنبية /  Languages

3

 

BSAH 1322

مدخل إلى علم التصوف / An Introduction to the Science of Sufism

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 4

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

BSAH 1323

التاريخ الحديث  /  History

3

 

BSAH 1324

علم النفس 3  /  AHPSchology

3

 

BSAH 1325

Social Sciences  / علم الاجتماع3  

2

 

BSAH 1326

الجغرافيا الطبيعية / Geography

3

 

BSAH 1327

العربية  3    اللغة / Arabic

2

 

BSAH 1328

الفكر الإسلامي  /  Islamic studies

3

 

BSAH 1329

الفلسفة    /  Philosophy

2

 

 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 5

Code                 

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

BSSO 1499

المعرفة الاجتماعية وتقنيات التواصل والعمل الجماعي / Social Knowledge and Communication Techniques and Teamwork

3

 

BSSO 1500

آليات التنشيط الثقافي والاجتماعي: ديناميات الجماعة / Mechanisms of Cultural and Social Activation: Dynamics of the Community

3

 

BSSO 1501

صحة المجتمع / Community Health

3

 

BSSO 1502

علم الاجتماع الرقمي / Digital Sociology

3

 

BSSO 1503

علم الإنسان  / Anthropology

3

 

BSSO 1504

أسس علم الاجتماع / Foundations of Sociology

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 6  

Code              

Course Title

Credit Hours 

    

BSSO 1505

تدبير مؤسسات المجتمع المدني / Management of Civil Society Institutions

3

 

BSSO 1506

السياسة الاجتماعية: مفاهيم ومقاربات / Social Policy: Concepts and Approaches

3

 

BSSO 1507

أخلاقيات العمل الاجتماعي / Ethics of Social Work

3

 

BSSO 1508

الاعلام الاجتماعي وشبكات التواصل الاجتماعي / Social Media and Social Networking Platforms

3

 

BSSO 1509

البحث الميداني في المساعدة الاجتماعية / Field Research in Social Assistance

3

 

BSSO 1510

الوسائل التكنولوجية الحديثة ( علوم الحاسب ) / Computer Sciences

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 7 

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

BSSO 1511

علم الاجتماع  / Sociology

3

 

BSSO 1512

مفاهيم ومصطلحات اجتماعية  / Social Concepts and Terminology

3

 

BSSO 1513

علم النفس الاجتماعي / Social Psychology

3

 

BSSO 1514

علم الاجتماع التربوي / Educational Sociology

3

 

BSSO 1515

مشكلات اجتماعية  / Social Issues

3

 

BSSO 1516

نظريات علم الاجتماع  / Sociological Theories

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 8

Code             

Course Title

Credit Hours

     

BSSO 1517

سوسيولوجيا الاعاقة / Sociology of Disability

3

 

BSSO 1518

رواد علم الاجتماع المعاصرين  / Pioneers of Contemporary Sociology

3

 

BSSO 1519

علم الاجتماع الديني والاجتماعي / Sociology of Religion and Society

3

 

BSSO 1520

العلاقات الاجتماعية وسيكولوجية الاندماج / Social Relationships and Psychological Integration

3

 

BSSO 1521

تنمية مهارات الذات / Self-Skills Development

3

 

BSSO 1522

مناهج بحث علمي / Scientific Research Methodologies

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

18

 

 

MS Programme

SEMESTER 1

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

MSSO 1531

علم الاجتماع العائلي / Family Sociology

3

 

MSSO 1532

الإدارة في الخدمة الاجتماعية / Management in Social Services

3

 

MSSO 1533

التخطيط الاجتماعي / Social Planning

3

 

MSSO 1534

الخدمة الاجتماعية للفئات الخاصة / Social Services for Special Populations

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

12

 

SEMESTER 2

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

MSSO 1535

نظريات علم الاجتماع / Sociological Theories

3

 

MSSO 1536

رواد علم الاجتماع المعاصرين / Pioneers of Contemporary Sociology

3

 

MSSO 1537

علم الاجتماع والعمران / Sociology and Urbanism

3

 

MSSO 1538

مناهج البحث في العلوم الاجتماعية / Research Methodologies in Social Sciences

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

12