Cyber Security

Introduction:

Focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT security across a range of fundamental areas, such as network security and vulnerability assessment, information security, digital forensics, wireless device security, and database security.

Students will gain a solid grounding in conventional computer and network security concepts and skills. In addition, the course is designed to meet the changing landscape of secure computing, which involves not only computers but also telecommunications networks and network-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablet devices

Opportunities and career options after you finish this course.

Vision

Leadership and distinction in information security and cyberspace (cybersecurity) according to international standards

Mission

Preparing distinguished cadres in information security and cyberspace (cybersecurity) capable of building and developing secure information systems according to the labor market and community service requirements.

Objectives

1. Excellence and creativity in providing study programs in the field of information security and cyberspace at the local and regional levels.
2. Providing students with theoretical, practical and applied skills in the field of information security and cyberspace.
3. Qualifying students for the ability to develop and manage secure information systems in governmental and private sector institutions at all levels.
4. Encouraging students to be creative and innovative in implementing and developing information security programs
5. Providing the local market and society with graduates in the field of information security and cyberspace, who are qualified to achieve the highest degree to protect information systems and data from penetration.
6. Analysis, development and evaluation of systems related to information security and cyberspace.

PLOS CYBERSECURITY (CY)

Career Opportunities

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

1. Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution