Master's in Information Security

Master's
Faculty of Computers and Information Technology
The mission of the Master of Information Security program is to qualify individuals to expand their knowledge of information technology security and examine information technology ethics in a group setting, and to prepare students to compete for jobs in the high-demand information security industry.
Duration Semesters
4
Total Credit Hours
43
Fees
Free
Active Students
0
Graduated Students
0
Objectives

The Management Information Systems (MIS) program qualifies students to:

  • Plan and design appropriate security policies and services for organizations.
  • Develop their skills to become highly experienced and competent specialists in the field of information technology, particularly information security.
  • Plan and implement effective security methods for organizations using the latest technologies.
  • Train students to implement security strategies to protect information and meet the growing demands of the IT sector.
  • Prepare highly qualified information security specialists to work in the Saudi sector.
  • Help students perform their responsibilities professionally and ethically.

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Plan of Study
First Semester
Course Credit Hours Pre-requisite
CIT 603 Database Security 4  
CIT 601 Applied Cryptography 4  
CIT 606 Security Policies and Risk Management 3  
CIT 608 Master of Information Security Seminar 3  
TOTAL 14  

 

2nd Semester
Course Credit Hours Pre-requisite
CIT 602 Network Security 4  
CIT 605 Operating System Security 4  
CIT 604 Secure Software Systems 4  
TOTAL 12  

 

3rd Semester
Course Credit Hours Pre-requisite
CIT 607 Biometrics and Access Control 4  
CIT 610 Selected Topics in Computer Security 4  
CIT 611 IT Security Capstone Research Project I 2 22 hrs in MIS program
TOTAL 10  

 

4th Semester
Course Credit Hours Pre-requisite
CIT 609 Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking 4 CIT 602, CIT 605, CIT 601
CIT 612 IT Security Capstone Research Project II 3 CIT 611
TOTAL 7  
Career Fields

The Master's program in Information Security at the University of Tabuk offers numerous career opportunities in various fields, including:

  • Information Security Analysis: Working as a security analyst to identify threats and vulnerabilities and propose appropriate solutions.
  • Cybersecurity Consulting: Providing consulting services to companies to enhance information security and protect systems.
  • Security Risk Management: Analyzing and assessing security risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
  • Security Programming and Development: Developing and maintaining security systems and software to protect sensitive information.
  • Digital Forensics: Working in investigations related to cybercrimes and utilizing digital evidence.
  • Secure Network Management: Designing and managing networks with robust security systems to ensure data integrity.
  • Training and Awareness: Delivering training courses and workshops to raise awareness of information security.
  • Application Security: Developing and managing application security and ensuring its protection from breaches.
  • Cloud Security: Protecting cloud computing data and systems from security threats.
  • Academic Research: Working in research related to information security and developing innovative solutions to security challenges.

These fields provide opportunities to work in protecting and securing data and information, which has become essential in today's digital age.