The information security plan provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain computerized processes and information from security risks. The student will learn about the various methods and mechanisms to protect against network attacks and data breaches, thus providing a secure environment and a solid infrastructure that is fully functioning all the time. Students learn ways to design a safe environment and learn methods and tools that help protect, audit, investigate and detect digital crimes and how to develop appropriate protection solutions.
This major's study plan is unique, since it is under the umbrella of information technology, which provides students with the necessary specialized courses in information security and networks, in addition to a selection of a scientific foundations in computer science, programming, computer architecture, databases and systems analysis. Each student is also required to pass a graduation project and field training.
Career Opportunities:
Nnetworks and information security Programmer; Chief of Network and Information Security; Developer and designer of computer security and protection systems; Chief of Wireless Security; Security Systems Analyst and Quality Assurance; Forensic Analyst; Security infrastructure designer.