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Cyber Security (NPA) (Level 5)

UHI North, West and Hebrides

Venues

Auchtertyre, Broadford Campus, Fort William Campus, Gairloch Campus, Kilchoan Campus, Kinlochleven Campus, Mallaig Campus, Portree Campus, Strontian Campus, Ullapool Campus, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Alness, Barra, Benbecula, Dornoch, Halkirk, North Uist, Stornoway, Thurso, Kinlochleven

Content

Cyber security is essential for the success of the virtual economy, education and community and acknowledges the idea that developing the capability to understand the fundamental tools and techniques of Data Security, Digital forensics and Ethical Hacking is important in ensuring that learners are aware of their responsibilities within these virtual communities.

This National Progression Award in Cyber Computing is made up of three core units to complete the award.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. Evidence of core skills at a level 4 in communications, numeracy and ICT.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Part time (day)

Course Length

1 year

Department

Business and Computing

SCQF Level

5

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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