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Cyber Security Program

Cyber Security Program

The program offers the bachelor degree in Cybersecurity. The candidate for the bachelor degree in cybersecurity is required to pursue scholastic quality and complete a plan of study prepared with his academic advisor and approved by the Computer Science Department Council. The number of credit hours required for graduation is 132 (cr. hr.) spreading over 8 academic semesters. The first 4 semesters are common for all College programs. Then, the student chooses her/his specialization among College Programs.

The program curriculum provides great flexibility in course selection and offers a broad scientific base by containing a collection of courses in mathematics, physics, humanities, and sciences. These courses are accompanied by Cybersecurity courses covering different areas such as Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Software Security, Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering, Web Security, and others.

 

Program Objectives
Graduates of Cybersecurity program at CCIT are expected, within a few years of graduation, to:

  • (PEO1) Have successful careers in a wide range of industries through leveraging their Cybersecurity expertise.
  • (PEO2) Advance their Cybersecurity skills through continuous learning, research, and/or graduate studies.
  • (PEO3) Further enhance their skills in communication, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, and time managementand commit to ethical, legal, and societal considerations.

 

Student Outcomes
Student outcomes for the Cybersecurity program were adopted starting Fall 2022/2023 taking into account latest ABET
recommendations. The outcomes state that graduates of the program will have an ability to:

  • (SO1) Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • (SO2) Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  • (SO3) Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
  • (SO4) Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
  • (SO5) Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  • (SO6) Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

 

Course Descriptions
Course Code Course Name Course Description
 Admission Exam English Proficiency
GLA 0001 Remedial English  
1.1 University Requirements
1.1.1. Compulsory Courses
UNR2101 Communication and Presentation Skills Click Here
UNR1403 Academic English Click Here
UNR1407 Academic Writing Click Here
1.1.1  Elective Courses by University (College Compulsory)
UNR1302 Fundamentals of Business Click Here
1.1.2 Elective Courses
UNR1102 Creativity and Innovation Click Here
UNR1103 ICT Skills Click Here
UNR4201 Professional Ethics and Practice Law Click here
UNR4301 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Click Here
UNR2303 Engineering Economy Click Here
UNR2304 Introduction to Leadership Click Here
UNR2305 Contemporary Issues in Society Business and Economics Click Here
UNR1306 Basics of Logistics Management Click Here
UNR1402 Arabic Language Click Here
UNR1404 French Language Click Here
UNR1405 German Language Click Here
UNR1406 Spanish Language Click Here
UNR1501 Art Appreciation Click Here
UNR1502 History of Egyptian Art Click Here
UNR1503 Music and Civilization Click Here
UNR2504 Introduction to Photography Click Here
UNR2505 Introduction to Cinematography Click Here
UNR1601 Climate Change and Water Management Click Here
UNR1602 Sustainable Development Click Here
UNR2603 Environmental Sciences and Technology Click Here
UNR2604 Safety and Risk Assessment Click Here
UNR1605 History of Engineering and Technology Click Here
1.2 College Requirements
1.2.1 Basic and Applied Science Courses (EBA)
1.2.1.2 Compulsory Courses
EBA0201 Precalculus (for science section students)  
EBA1110 Physics Click Here
EBA1203 Calculus I Click Here
EBA1204 Calculus II Click Here
EBA2203 Probability & Statistics Click Here
EBA2204 Linear Algebra Click Here
1.2.1.1 Science Elective Courses
EBA1106 Advanced Physics Click Here
EBA1107 Quantum Physics Click Here
EBA1300 Biochemistry Click Here
1.2.2 Computer Science Courses (CCS)
CCS1001 Discrete Structures Click Here
CCS1101 Introduction to Computing  
CCS2102 Digital Logic Design  
CCS1302 Problem Solving and Programming  
CCS2103 Introduction to Computer Architecture  
CCS2201 Introduction to Networks  
CCS2303 Object-Oriented Programming  
CCS2304 Advanced Programming Applications  
CCS2305 Web Programming  
CCS2401 Data Structures and Algorithms  
CCS3203 Operating Systems  
1.2.3 Information System Courses (CIS)
CIS1000 Introduction to Information Systems  
CIS2101 Database Systems  
1.2.4 Software Engineering Courses (CSE)
CSE2001 Introduction to Software Engineering  
1.2.5 Cybersecurity Courses (CCY)
CCY2001 Introduction to Cybersecurity  
1.2.6 Artificial Intelligence Courses (CAI)
CAI3101 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence  
1.2.7 Non-Computing Courses (CNC)
CNC1401 Entrepreneurship Skills  
.3.1 Program Requirements – Compulsory Courses
CCS3403 Computing Algorithms  
CCY3002 Introduction to Cryptography Click Here
CCY3003 Digital Forensics and Incident Response Click Here
CCY3101 Software Security Click Here
CCY3102 Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering Click Here
CCY3201 Networks Security Click Here
CCY3302 Distributed Systems Security Click Here
CCY3501 Cybersecurity Law and Ethics Click Here
CCY4202 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Click Here
CCY4301 Cyber-Physical Systems Security Click Here
CCY4303 AI in Cybersecurity Click Here
CCY4401 Cybersecurity Risk Management Click Here
CCY4901 Project I Click Here
CCY4902 Project II Click Here
3.3.2 Program Requirements – Elective Courses
CCY4004 Advanced Digital Forensics Click Here
CCY4005 Advanced Cryptography Click Here
CCY4006 Multimedia Security Click Here
CCY4103 Blockchain and Applications Click Here
CCY4104 Web Security Click Here
CCY4105 E-business Security  
CCY4203 Internet of Things Security  
CCY4204 Advanced Penetration Testing  
CCY4205 Wireless Networks Security  
CCY4304 Operating Systems Security  
CCY4305 Advanced Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering  
CCY4307 Cloud Computing Security  
CCY4402 Cybersecurity Policy and Governance  
CCY4403 Cyber Threat Intelligence  
CCY4502 Usable Security