Awarding Body: SQA (Scottish Qualification Authority)
Course Title: HND Cyber Security
Group Award Code: GP83 16
Modes of Study: Distance Learning – (Starting throughout the academic year, please contact for further information)
Progression to: University Undergraduate Degree
Course Introduction:
Many people find information technology (IT) fascinating because it offers lots of possibilities. When people face a new problem, they naturally look for smart solutions. If you choose a job in cybersecurity (protecting computers and data), you can use your skills to solve tricky computer problems. The ITPT HND programs in cybersecurity cover everything about computer vulnerabilities. We teach exactly what you want to know in a fast-changing, creative industry that values smart and forward-thinking professionals.
Students will study a selection of appropriate units designed to develop student’s skills and competencies to enable further study in a Degree Programme.
Topics may include:
- Digital Forensics at Progressive level
- Server Administration for Cyber Security
- Working in Cyber Security
- Wireless Device Security
- Computer Operating Systems
- Computer Programming Advanced Level
- Configuring/Troubleshooting Firewall Essentials
- Configuring/Securing Networks
This Higher National Qualification integrates learning materials from industry standard vendors such as Cisco and CompTIA which can help students to prepare for a variety of vendor certification exams.
- CCISO (Certified Information Security Officer) – EC Council
- Certified Data Collection Technician (CDaCT) – Foundation
- Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials
- Cisco Security
- Certified Internet of Things (IoT) Practitioner
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA Network + (Partially)
- CCNA (200-301)
Learning Modes:
Part Time Distance learning is available to SAAS funding and full time available to self-funded only
Funding information:
For Part Time Courses:
Self- funded:
This Course can be self-funded, for fee please contact us at
info@itpt.co.uk
Contact us:
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