Venues

City Campus

Content

NQ Cyber Security is an introductory level course incorporating the National Progression Award (NPA) in Cyber Security at SCQF Level 6.

Cyber-security is one of the fastest evolving areas within business and government today as online systems make up the foundations of the digitally-enabled economy.

The course is an introductory level course enabling learners to develop a basic understanding of the fundamental tools and techniques of key areas such as Data Security, Digital forensics and Ethical Hacking.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 5 including English, Maths and Computing Science or Physics, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5. Interview.

Progression Routes

HNC Cyber Security or HNC Computing: Networking and Cyber Security