Don’t Miss This Upcoming Cybersecurity Global Event in KSA!

GCF Annual Meeting 2025

1-2 October, Riyadh

The GCF Annual Meeting is a top-tier forum where global leaders and experts gather to shape the future of cyberspace. The 2025 theme is “Scaling Cohesive Advancement in Cyberspace.” The program includes high-level panel discussions, fireside chats, and sessions covering topics like global cyber alignment, cyber economics, and harnessing new technologies like AI and Quantum Computing to address emerging threats. It’s an ideal place for learning and high-level networking.

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Top 3 Cybersecurity Projects In CCSIT IAU

Discover the top-ranked cybersecurity graduation projects from CCSIT at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

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GenesisK

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OTuHunt

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Ammen

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Latest News
Two IAU students achieve top GCC rankings in cybersecurity competition
Omar Mohammed Al-Khuwaiteer – Silver (2nd) at Gulf Cybersecurity Forum 2025 CTF Lama Mohammed Al-Shuhail – Bronze (3rd) at Gulf Cybersecurity Forum 2025 CTF
IAU students excel in Basirah CTF on ICS/OT security during 10th Graduation Project Showcase
Basirah CTF Organizing Team
Did You Know?
The Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (CYS) program achieved 30 publications in 2024, 15 of which included student co‑authors.
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Total Publications
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Q1 Publications
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Q2 Publications
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Q3-Q4 Publications

Research & Innovation

Fueling the Future of Cybersecurity

The Saudi Aramco Cyber Security Chair (SACC) is accelerating real-world impact across academia and industry—backing promising ideas, empowering researchers, and growing cybersecurity talent.

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Core Pillars of Our Initiative

Scientific Production

We support publication in top-tier, open-access journals (Q1 & Q2) to make cutting-edge cybersecurity knowledge accessible globally.

Graduate Student Scholarships

We offer grants covering 50% of tuition for distinguished master’s students in cybersecurity, attracting top talent.

Lecture Series & Workshops

We host specialized lectures and multi‑day training workshops with senior specialists and industry professionals.

Patents & Book Editing

We turn innovation into protectable IP, edit specialized books, and organize sessions at international conferences.

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(780 male, 1,681 female)
Internet Safety Awareness — #Aman_Initiative
Aman Initiative Workshop
College of Computer Science and Information Technology – Community Service Unit

About the Initiative

The college extends its sincere thanks to faculty members and students (both Master’s and Bachelor’s levels) for their cooperation in delivering the lecture "Internet Safety Awareness" as part of the #Aman_Initiative, sponsored by #Saudi_Aramco_Cybersecurity_Chair.

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Digital Government Standards: Saudi Arabia Launches 4th Framework
Digital Government Standards: Saudi Arabia Launches 4th Framework
The Saudi Digital Government Authority has released the 4th edition of its key digital transformation standards to boost government efficiency and user experience. +1
Six Firms Licensed to Lead Saudi’s Managed Cybersecurity Services
Six Firms Licensed to Lead Saudi’s Managed Cybersecurity Services
Six Saudi companies have received the first-ever Level-1 licenses to provide managed cybersecurity services—strengthening protection for critical national infrastructure.
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