Governments, businesses, and private citizens all use computers on a daily basis. Cyber security exists to protect computer systems and shared data from theft or damage by any presence that plans to do harm. Security is a constant issue as technology changes and criminals circumvent existing safety measures.

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Much of the work force in the UAE are foreign expatriates - hence the country's population makeup being so diverse, with Emirati citizens being a minority in their own country.

Academic institutions around the world offer a BSc or Bachelor of Science. This popular undergraduate degree is helpful in preparing students for the workplace or for advanced degree programs. The average BSc takes three to five years to complete.