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
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.
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.
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels
Department Information and Computer Science Department