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20260412890The General Intermediate Diploma in Cybersecurity aims to qualify specialized personnel to protect systems and information from cyber threats by equipping students with practical knowledge and skills in core cybersecurity domains. The curriculum includes foundational courses such as Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Computing Concepts, Basic Networking, and Operating Systems Concepts, providing a strong technical base. It further covers specialized courses in Cybersecurity Foundation, Cybersecurity Design Principles, Basic Cryptography, and Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking. Additionally, it addresses Security Risk Analysis, Web Application Security, and Cyber Threats. The program also emphasizes legal and regulatory aspects through courses like Cybersecurity Policies & Issues, alongside applied courses such as Digital Forensics and Network Defense, enhancing students' skills in effectively handling and responding to security incidents.
Protect systems and information from cyber threats by equipping students with practical knowledge and skills in core cybersecurity domains
Providing students with the knowledge and professional skills that qualify them for the job market.
Last Modified Date: 22/07/2026 - 8:48 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE 101 | Intensive English 1 | 4 | None |
| ACG111 | Preparatory Maths | 3 | None |
| ACCS 102 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | None |
| ACCS 120 | Introduction to Computing Concepts | 3 | None |
| ACCS 121 | Basic Networking | 3 | None |
Course Code: ACE 101
Course Code: ACG111
Course Code: ACCS 102
Course Code: ACCS 120
Course Code: ACCS 121
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE 102 | Intensive English 2 | 4 | ACE 101 |
| CYB 122 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 | ACCS 102 |
| CYB 130 | Cybersecurity Foundation | 3 | ACCS 120 |
| CYB 131 | Cybersecurity Design Principles | 3 | ACCS 121 |
| CYB 190 | Practical Training | 3 | ACCS 102, ACCS 120, ACCS 121 |
Course Code: ACE 102
Course Code: CYB 122
Course Code: CYB 130
Course Code: CYB 131
Course Code: CYB 190
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE 212 | Skills of English in The Workplace | 3 | ACE 102 |
| Description | This course aligns with the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It has been carefully designed to equip students with the English language skills required for a professional workplace setting. The course continues the skills-building foundation established in ACE 111 and further develops students’ use of corpus-based structures and lexical phrases commonly used in professional environments. Upon completion of this course, learners are expected to achieve an English proficiency level that supports work-related tasks and enables them to communicate confidently and effectively with peers, managers, and stakeholders in the workplace. | ||
| CYB 232 | Basic Cryptography | 3 | CYB 130 |
| CYB 233 | Network Defense | 3 | ACCS 121 |
| CYB 234 | Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking | 3 | CYB 130 |
| CYB 235 | Security Risk Analysis | 3 | CYB 131 |
Course Code: ACE 212
Description
This course aligns with the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It has been carefully designed to equip students with the English language skills required for a professional workplace setting. The course continues the skills-building foundation established in ACE 111 and further develops students’ use of corpus-based structures and lexical phrases commonly used in professional environments. Upon completion of this course, learners are expected to achieve an English proficiency level that supports work-related tasks and enables them to communicate confidently and effectively with peers, managers, and stakeholders in the workplace.
Course Code: CYB 232
Course Code: CYB 233
Course Code: CYB 234
Course Code: CYB 235
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYB 236 | Web Application Security | 3 | CYB 232 |
| CYB 237 | Cyber Threats | 3 | CYB 233 |
| CYB 238 | Cybersecurity Policies & Issues | 3 | CYB 234 |
| CYB 260 | Digital Forensics | 3 | CYB 235 |
| CYB 290 | Practical Training | 3 | CYB 232, CYB 233, CYB 234, CYB 235 |
Course Code: CYB 236
Course Code: CYB 237
Course Code: CYB 238
Course Code: CYB 260
Course Code: CYB 290
