Head of Department's Message

An Academic Vision Towards Excellence and Innovation

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

I am pleased to assume the responsibility of leading the Department of Cybersecurity Engineering. I pray to Allah to grant me success in fulfilling this responsibility, drawing upon the experience I have gained throughout my academic and administrative career. I also look forward to working together in a spirit of teamwork, cooperation, and mutual respect. Our aspiration is to build a stable and motivating academic environment that places strong emphasis on the quality of education, the development of curricula, the promotion of scientific research and applied projects, and the preparation of our students to keep pace with the rapid advancements in the field of cybersecurity. I firmly believe that the success of the department is the result of a collective effort, and that every individual within it has a valuable role and meaningful contribution. Therefore, cooperation, open dialogue, and support for initiatives will form the foundation of our work, with the shared goal of advancing together toward a department that is strong in its academic identity, distinguished by its faculty and staff, and proud of its students and their achievements.

May Allah grant you all success, and we ask Allah to make our department a beacon of knowledge and virtue.

Dr. Hiba Jabbar Aleqabie

Head of Department

Latest News and Activities

Latest news and events at the college

Department Vision, Mission, and Goals

Comprehensive Information About the Department

About the Department

The Cybersecurity Department at Al‑Zahraa University was established to keep pace with the rapid development in information security and digital technologies. The department aims to graduate specialists with the academic and practical competencies needed to secure digital infrastructures, analyze cyber threats, and strengthen cybersecurity across organizations and society.

Department Vision

The Department of Cybersecurity Engineering at Al-Zahraa University aspires to become a leading academic and research hub at the national and regional levels in the field of cybersecurity engineering by driving innovation in cyberspace protection and actively contributing to the development of secure, resilient, and adaptive digital systems capable of addressing advanced and evolving cyber threats, thereby supporting secure digital transformation and strengthening national security and sustainable development.

Department Message

The Department of Cybersecurity Engineering is committed to preparing scientifically and professionally qualified female engineers with solid engineering and theoretical foundations, and advanced analytical and practical skills in the design and security of digital systems, networks, and critical infrastructures, with a strong emphasis on applied research, the integration of engineering knowledge with artificial intelligence technologies, the establishment of strategic partnerships with governmental and industrial institutions, and the promotion of cybersecurity culture as a cornerstone of digital sovereignty and societal protection.

Strategic Goals of the Department

To prepare female cybersecurity engineers capable of tackling modern challenges and developing innovative security solutions, while aligning education with market needs, fostering industry and government partnerships, promoting cybersecurity awareness, and encouraging innovation—building a secure digital future led by skilled female engineers.

Cooperating Universities – Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)

Together towards academic excellence and joint cooperation to build a better future