Level and Duration of the Program: Master, 4 Semesters.
Cyber Security Engineering Master's Program Mission
The mission of the Cyber Security Engineering master's program is to foster innovative and problem-solving mindsets rooted in ethical principles by imparting students with a comprehensive cyber security knowledge and competency enhancement package. The program endeavors to make a contribution towards the establishment of secure digital realms by equipping students with proficiencies in discerning, thwarting, and eradicating intricate cyber threats. Additionally, the program aspires to cultivate the aptitude to guide in the software and IT sector, coupled with a growth-oriented approach that emphasizes lifelong learning.
Cyber Security Engineering Master's Program Vision
The vision of the Cyber Security Engineering master's program is to establish a premier educational institution in the field of cyber security, and to make a significant contribution to the sector by equipping its students with cutting-edge knowledge and expertise that meets international standards. The program seeks to educate its students to become professional practitioners who are adept at keeping abreast of technological advancements, devising innovative solutions, and effectively addressing global cyber threats. Additionally, the program aims to nurture cyber security leaders who are guided by a sense of social responsibility and who place great emphasis on ethical values.
Program Purpose: The primary objective of the Cyber Security Engineering master's program is to offer students a comprehensive and in-depth education in the field of cyber security. The program aims to train highly skilled experts who can develop effective solutions to security challenges in the realm of information technologies. Specifically, the program focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities in virtual environments, as well as to develop strategies for defense against cyber-attacks. Furthermore, by emphasizing ethical values, the program aims to instill in students a sense of professional and social responsibility.
1. Comprehensive Training: To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles, methodologies, and tactics by cultivating a strong foundation in cyber security.
2. Gaining Expertise: To educate students to become cyber security professionals capable of devising effective strategies to tackle security issues in the realm of information technology.
3. Attack Detection and Prevention: To equip students with the ability to identify and evaluate cyber-attacks, as well as to formulate effective strategies to combat these threats.
4. Defensive Strategies: To improve their ability to reduce security vulnerabilities and create effective defense strategies against cyber-attacks.
5. Emphasis on Ethical Values: To help students comprehend their ethical obligations in a professional and social context by implementing a methodology that emphasizes moral principles.
6. Following Technological Developments: To equip students with the capacity to stay abreast of emerging technological advancements and effectively incorporate these developments into their cyber security plans.
7. Leadership Ability: To train students as cyber security leaders, improving their ability to demonstrate pioneering and effective leadership in the industry.
Program Outcomes: The achievements of the Cyber Security Engineering master's program can be listed as follows:
1. Powerful Knowledge Base: To establish a solid knowledge base of basic cyber security concepts, methods and techniques.
2. Cyber Security Strategies: Ability to develop effective cyber security strategies by gaining skills in attack detection, analysis and prevention.
3. Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: Abilities to detect and analyze vulnerabilities in information systems.
4. Defense Mechanisms: Ability to reduce security vulnerabilities and create effective defense mechanisms against cyber-attacks.
5. Professional Ethics: Working in accordance with ethical values and having an understanding of social responsibility in cyber security practices.
6. Technological Competence: Ability to follow current technological developments and integrate these developments into cyber security strategies.
7. Leadership Skills: Ability to lead the industry and effectively guide teams on cyber security.
Program Employment Areas: Completing the Cyber Security Engineering master's program can lead to a successful career in various employment fields for graduates.
1. Security Analyst: Working as experts who analyze security vulnerabilities in information systems and offer solutions.
2. Cyber Security Engineer: Provide technical expertise to protect information systems and develop defense strategies against cyber attacks.
3. Security Advisor: Providing consultancy services to companies or organizations on cyber security.
4. Security Management: Working in creating, implementing and managing internal or external security policies.
5. Cyber Security Trainer: Informing and training personnel on cyber security issues by organizing in-company training programs.
6. Security Auditor: Duties to evaluate and audit the suitability of internal security policies and practices.
7. Cyber Security Researcher: Developing solution strategies against new threats by analyzing security threats and contributing to the industry.
8. Security Software Developer: Protect information systems by designing and developing security software.
9. Cyber Security Manager: Responsibility for determining and implementing organizations' overall cyber security strategies.
10. Instructorship: Teaching and researching cyber security in educational institutions.
Courses Process: The courses in the Cyber Security Engineering master's program include the following content:
1. Basic Courses: It starts with courses covering basic cyber security topics such as computer networks, cryptography, and security policies.
2. Security Architecture and Modeling: Courses covering architectural design and modeling topics for the security of information systems.
3. Cyber Threat Intelligence: Courses to improve their ability to understand and analyze security threats.
4. Cyber Security Tools and Techniques: Practical instruction that imparts knowledge on tools for identifying weaknesses, deterring assaults, and establishing security safeguards.
5. Cyber Security Management: Courses on establishing, implementing, and managing security policies.
6. Information Security Law and Ethics: Training programs that emphasize the legal requirements, guidelines, and moral principles governing information security.
7. Cyber Incident Response and Investigation: Practical lessons covering intrusion detection, incident response and digital evidence collection.
8. Security Awareness and Training: Training programs designed to increase employee understanding of cyber security threats, while considering the role of human behavior in these issues.
9. Project and Laboratory Studies: Hands-on projects and lab work through real-world scenarios.
10. Seminars and Guest Speakers: Events featuring seminars and guest speakers, with the involvement of industry professionals.
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