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​The 2030 vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aimed at the comprehensive development of the homeland, its security, its economy, and the well-being of its citizens. It was only natural that one of its objectives would be the transformation towards the digital world and the development of digital infrastructure to keep pace with the rapid global progress in digital services, and in line with the growing capabilities of computer processing, the massive data storage and transmission, and in a way that prepares to deal with the data of artificial intelligence and the transformation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This transformation requires the flow of information, its security, and the integration of its systems, and requires maintaining the cyber security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, protecting its vital interests, its national security, critical infrastructure, priority sectors, and government services and activities.

In view of the importance of enhancing cybersecurity, King Salman bin Abdulaziz - may God protect him - instructed the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) to protect data, networks and information systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The NCA has both regulatory and operational functions related to cybersecurity and it works closely with public and private entities to improve the cybersecurity posture of the country in order to safeguard its vital interests, national security, critical infrastructures, high-priority sectors, and government services and activities in alignment with Vision 2030.

In this sense, the College of Computer and Information Sciences at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University has established a Master of Science program in Cybersecurity. The program has been designed in an innovative way to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and ability necessary to prevent and protect institutions from the threat of digital crimes, provide appropriate solutions and benefit from the best practices in the field. This program will give students the opportunity to excel in the field of contemporary, highly competitive technology. It will also enable students to acquire and practice new and distinguished practical experiences in the field of cybersecurity, to cover the great need in the field of cybersecurity, which is one of the most demanded fields at the local and international levels.

 

 

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