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Master of Science in Security and Information Assurance


Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 3: Good Health And Well-Being

Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, And Infrastructure

Goal 10: Reduced Inequality

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities And Communities

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption And Production

Goal 16: Peace, Justice, And Strong Institutions

Description

The Master of Science program in Security and Information Assurance (MS SIA) is conceived, thought, and formulated as an answer to the increasing trend of cyber attacks in the field of information exchange across the networks. The area of Security and Information Assurance has become one of the largest concerns today. As such, universities as well as research institutions are working on establishing programs and centers designed to increase the number of information-security experts in the work field. This has been complemented by the fact that the demand for Information Assurance and Security experts is increasing in the kingdom.

The Department of Information and Computer Science offers a Master of Science in “Security & Information Assurance”, a research-oriented program targeting those who may ultimately pursue a doctoral degree in this field. The program is in compliance with the international standards and recommendations.

Program Admission Requirements

1) Applicants must satisfy KFUPM General Requirement

2) The priority for the enrollment in the proposed program is for applicants who hold a BS degree in Computer Science or a related discipline such as Software Engineering or Computer Engineering. Applicants who hold BS in other related disciplines should have a satisfactory background in core areas of computer science which may include computer networks, operating systems, algorithms, and programming. Unsatisfactory background in any of these areas is considered a deficiency. Provisional admission may be granted to qualified students. Such students must take the appropriate deficiency course(s) at KFUPM with a grade of B or better before a change of status to regular graduate student.

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Good Health And Well-Being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Industry, Innovation, And Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation

Reduced Inequality

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Sustainable Cities And Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

Responsible Consumption And Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Peace, Justice, And Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels