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In the thriving GCC region, including Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, the demand for cybersecurity professionals rapidly increases as organisations prioritise protecting their digital assets and data. Your proficiency in information security will make you a highly sought-after professional in these dynamic economies, where safeguarding sensitive information is critical for businesses and governments.
Our Computer Engineering programme, with a specialised pathway in Information Security, is designed to elevate your employability and unlock exciting career opportunities in cybersecurity. As an engineering graduate, you’ll have the essential skills and expertise to excel in diverse industries, where information security plays a pivotal role. This programme will allow students to acquire skills in detecting and eliminating vulnerabilities and the safe operation of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, sensors, computer networks, and wireless communications. The programme emphasises the information security engineering of cyber or physical systems, which are becoming more prevalent daily.
Throughout your academic journey, you will delve into the realms of network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and cybersecurity risk management—skills highly valued in the fast-growing tech markets of the GCC. Our hands-on learning approach equips you with real-world experience, making you ready to tackle complex security challenges and contribute to building robust defense systems against cyber threats.
This programme begins with courses designed to build your foundational IT skills. You’ll then focus on the network security side of IT, learning Microsoft and Cisco technologies as well as other security and digital forensics topics. Specifically, students will learn how to design a network, including a plan to administer and maintain the network; learn how to install and configure advanced server services; implement advanced server infrastructure; and troubleshoot IT problems; learn how to deal with the digital forensics, cyber investigation, and security management and policy.
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