Cyber Security Department
The Cyber Security Department prepares specialists in protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats in a way that keeps pace with rapid technical development and responds to institutional demand for information security.
Head of Department
Assist. Prof. Riyadh Rahif
Head of the Cyber Security Department — College of Computer Science and Information Technology
Vision
To be a leading department in information security and cyberspace by preparing qualified specialists who can protect digital infrastructure, support scientific research, and provide technical consultation in the field as a service to society.
Mission
To prepare qualified cyber security specialists capable of securing systems, networks, and data, discovering vulnerabilities, and responding to cyber attacks in ways that meet the needs of government institutions and the private sector in information security.
Department Goals
- Graduate specialists in protecting systems and networks who can design security solutions, analyze risks, and respond to cyber incidents.
- Keep pace with the latest technologies and international standards in cyber security and information security, while updating curricula in line with labor market needs.
- Support scientific research in cryptography, network security, and digital forensics while building a strong academic research base.
- Organize seminars, workshops, and practical training in cooperation with government institutions and the private sector to raise cyber-security awareness.
- Provide technical consultation in information security and the protection of critical infrastructure.
Academic and Study Affairs
Teaching Staff
Browse the Cyber Security Department teaching staff page.
Schedules and Examinations
View the daily class schedule and the final examination timetable.
Academic Program Description
The academic program description form for 2025 – 2026.
Bologna Track Portal
Open the university’s Bologna system (BIS) portal ↗ (external link).
A Modern Department for a Changing Future
Follow the department’s academic direction as the college expands its programs in cyber security and digital protection.
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