Diploma in Cybersecurity Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering and Information Security — Cybersecurity Engineering and Systems Protection
1. Program Overview:
An advanced and comprehensive specialized program extending over 12 months (290 hours of approved study load), aimed at preparing and qualifying cybersecurity engineers and cyber defense and offense analysts with the highest level of field competence. The program covers network, systems, and database security engineering; advanced cryptography; penetration testing and vulnerability assessment; malware analysis; Security Operations Center (SOC) management and SIEM systems; digital forensics and incident response; and cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) security.
2. Key Objectives:
- Infrastructure and network security engineering: designing and securing enterprise networks, operating systems, databases, and software applications.
- Mastering offensive operations and penetration testing: conducting comprehensive Penetration Testing, identifying security vulnerabilities, and analyzing and engineering malware.
- Professional competence in defensive operations and SOCs: operating and managing Security Operations Centers (SOCs), monitoring threats using SIEM systems, and managing incident response and digital forensics (DFIR).
- Securing modern systems and security governance: applying cloud security strategies, embedded systems and IoT security, risk management, and the development of institutional security policies.
3. Target Audience:
- Network and systems engineers seeking to transition into and achieve full professional competence in cybersecurity engineering.
- Cybersecurity specialists wishing to deepen their skills in SOC operations, Pentesting, and digital forensics.
- Students and graduates of Computer Engineering, Information Systems, and Information Technology programs.
- Professionals responsible for data protection, risk management, and security compliance in institutions and companies.
4. Study Plan Modules (18 Specialized and Applied Modules):
1. Foundations of Advanced Cybersecurity.
2. Secure Networks and Network Security Engineering.
3. Operating Systems and Their Security.
4. Cryptography and Information Security (Advanced Cryptography).
5. Web Application and Software Security.
6. Database Security and Data Protection.
7. Penetration Testing and Security Assessment (Penetration Testing).
8. Malware Analysis.
9. Security Monitoring and SIEM Systems (Security Monitoring & SIEM).
10. Security Operations Center (Security Operations Center - SOC).
11. Incident Response and Digital Forensics (Incident Response & Forensics).
12. Cloud Computing Security (Cloud Security).
13. Embedded Systems and Internet of Things Security (IoT & Embedded Security).
14. Identity and Access Management (Identity and Access Management - IAM).
15. Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems Security.
16. Risk Management and Security Policies (Cyber Risk & Governance).
17. Modern Systems Security and Security Engineering.
18. Final Cybersecurity Engineering Project.
5. Program Data and Organizational Assessment:
- Field and subfield: Computer Engineering and Information Security / Cybersecurity Engineering and Systems Protection.
- Duration and sessions: 12 months (evening period) | 90 lectures (two lectures per week, two hours per lecture = 180 direct training hours).
- Distribution of credit hours (290 total hours):
180 hours: interactive live lectures (remote / online).
70 hours: required readings and open resources.
30 hours: chapter questions and self-assessment.
10 hours: final review and completion examination.
- Attendance and assessment requirements: an attendance rate of no less than 75% of the interactive lectures, in addition to assignments and practical exercises.
- Final project: an online assessment test (25 multiple-choice questions + 5 practical case questions), in addition to implementing and submitting a comprehensive applied cybersecurity engineering project.
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