Cyber ​​Security Department

The Cybersecurity Program is one of the College of Information Technology programs at Amman Arab University. One of the latest trends in information technology depends on the rapid development of digital infrastructures, such as computers, servers, networks, information systems, and others. It needs to be crystallized on the safety of networks, information, and people to adopt a more comprehensive concept of digital security, later called cyber security or cyberspace security.

Cyber security is all the technical, organizational, and administrative means used to prevent the exploitation and unauthorized use of systems, devices, and equipment by others. It helps to ensure the continuity of the operation of information and applications and systems, enhance the protection, confidentiality, and privacy of personal data, and take all necessary measures to protect people and users from any risks when using any of the components of cyberspace.

The cybersecurity program is one of the programs that will change the pattern of data protection for companies and businesses. It was developed for its unique advantage and the lack of specialists in meeting the needs of the local and regional technological market. Thus, qualified student competencies in the field of cybersecurity will be prepared to meet the needs of the labor market locally and regionally, capable of completing distinguished scientific and practical projects in a way that contributes to developing technical infrastructure, strengthening the knowledge economy, and developing Improving performance in local community institutions.

With the explosion of the information revolution and the advent of the digital age, especially in the 21st century, and its many repercussions due to the emergence of cyber threats and crimes, it has become a significant challenge for national as well as international security to the extent that many researchers considered cyberspace as the fifth field in wars after land, sea, air, and space. This necessitated the need for security guarantees within this digital environment, which crystallized mainly in the emergence of cyber security as a new dimension within the field of security studies. It has gained the interest of many researchers in this field.

Graduates of the Cybersecurity program can work locally and globally in several fields, the most important of which are:
• Analyst, engineer, and security systems executive.
• Intrusive Security and Malware Analyzer.
• Network security engineer and security observer.
• Smart security software developer.
• System, network, and web penetration lab.

In light of the preceding, the Bachelor’s Program in Cyber Security is an urgent national need to supplement the national and regional labor market and learn about the latest information and communication technology developments in protecting wireless networks and preventing their penetration.
 

Dr. Manar Mizher

Acting Head of Department

About the Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity aims to provide students with theoretical and applied skills in the field of protecting systems and information from unauthorized access by preserving confidentiality and protecting various devices and networks from piracy and breaches and detecting them before their occurrences, exploring weaknesses of systems and networks and addressing them. In addition, Cybersecurity aims to use and develop various tools related to encryption and management of information security protocols to provide a safe working environment for information.

Vision:

Excellence in teaching, learning, scientific research, and community service in the information technology field, locally and regionally.

Mission:

Preparing qualified student competencies in the information technology field, having the applied and research knowledge and the skills to meet the requirements of the labor market and local community institutions according to quality criteria locally and internationally.

Cybersecurity Major Bachelor's Program

Program Mission:

Preparing qualified students in the cybersecurity field to meet local and international standards and community requirements according to eLearning criteria.

Educational Program Objectives:

1. Acquiring theoretical and practical skills and knowledge in the cybersecurity field.
2. Providing professional competencies and practicing their profession with confidence and the ability to compete locally and regionally.
3. Continuing to learn and promote professionally amid technical changes.
4. Qualifying students to work effectively within teamwork, assume ethical and professional responsibilities, and realize the needs of society.

Educational Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will have the ability to:

1. Analyze computing issues, apply principles of computer science and related fields, and find appropriate solutions
   (Knowledge): Defining principles of computing and other related disciplines to identify solutions.
   (Skill): Analyze computing problems to identify solutions.
2. (Skill): Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a specific set of computing requirements within the context of the program specialty.
3. (Skill): Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Discern professional responsibilities and make appropriate judgments about computing-based practices in accordance with ethical and legal principles.
   (Knowledge): Recognition of professional responsibilities, ethical theories, legal and social issues.
   (Skill): Employing cybersecurity computing practices based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Work and participate effectively as a member or team leader in activities related to the specialty.
   (Competency): Work effectively as a team member or team leader participating in activities appropriate to the program specialty.
6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. [CY]
   (Knowledge): Illustrate security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
   (Skill): Assessing the severity of security risks, threats or digital crimes to ensure continuity of operations.
   (Competency): Building security knowledge and skills to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

1. Acquiring theoretical and practical skills and knowledge in the cybersecurity field.
2. Providing professional competencies and practicing their profession with confidence and the ability to compete locally and regionally.
3. Continuing to learn and promote professionally amid technical changes.
4. Qualifying students to work effectively within teamwork, assume ethical and professional responsibilities, and realize the needs of society.

Students Outcomes (SOs):

1. Analyze computing issues, apply principles of computer science and related fields, and find appropriate solutions
   (Knowledge): Defining principles of computing and other related disciplines to identify solutions.
   (Skill): Analyze computing problems to identify solutions.
2. (Skill): Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a specific set of computing requirements within the context of the program specialty.
3. (Skill): Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Discern professional responsibilities and make appropriate judgments about computing-based practices in accordance with ethical and legal principles.
   (Knowledge): Recognition of professional responsibilities, ethical theories, legal and social issues.
   (Skill): Employing cybersecurity computing practices based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Work and participate effectively as a member or team leader in activities related to the specialty.
   (Competency): Work effectively as a team member or team leader participating in activities appropriate to the program specialty.
6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. [CY]
   (Knowledge): Illustrate security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
   (Skill): Assessing the severity of security risks, threats or digital crimes to ensure continuity of operations.
   (Competency): Building security knowledge and skills to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Mapping between PEOs and SOs: