Networks and Cybersecurity Department

Mission

To provide a distinguished education in a creative environment which copes with the latest developments in the field of computer science. It will meet quality assurance standards that fulfill the requirements of the national and international accreditation to obtain high quality outputs, which fulfill labor market needs. It will also stimulate scientific research and strengthen cooperation with the local community.

Objectives

Our graduates are expected to attain the following program educational objectives:

PEO-1. Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and modern tools to assess, develop, and implement/design networks and information security systems.

PEO-2. Aware of the societal impact of technology and of the ethical issues in networks and information security to make decisions regarding their personal and professional responsibilities.

PEO-3. Work collaboratively, function and communicate effectively, and think creatively, in increasingly multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environments nationally and regionally.

PEO-4. Participate in identifying contemporary challenges in networks and information security and/or propose a plan of action to tackle them

Core Values

• Excellence: Continuous ambition for achieving academic and professional excellence in the specialization
  
• Ethics: Commitment to work ethics and preserving intellectual property rights
  
• Teamwork: Promoting teamwork to achieve the team goals
  
• Leadership: Take advantage of the capabilities of individual team members wherever possible.
  
• Integrity: Promoting the values of individual and institutional integrity
  
• Creativity: Implementing and developing work in outstanding and genuine approach.
  
• Social responsibility: Interacting positively with the community and contributing to enrich cooperation values amongst its members.