Venues

Motherwell Campus, Cumbernauld Campus, Coatbridge Campus

Content

There is a current skills shortage in the field of Cyber Security to defend against cyber-attacks. This course includes the NPA in Cyber Security covering the core elements of Data Security, Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking. Also included is the NPA in Professional Computer Fundamentals which is linked to the Microsoft Technology Associate programme, students will study Networking Fundamentals, Server Administration Fundamentals and Security Fundamentals and are encouraged the appropriate Microsoft exams as part of this course.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 5, preferably including Maths or Computing Science; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5. Entry is also subject to a satisfactory interview.

Progression Routes

NQ Level 6 Cyber Security with Networks