Venues

Cardonald Campus

Content

Cyber Security is more important than ever, and this course is a great introduction which covers a wide range of subjects, tools and techniques. In the college's specially equipped cyber security labs, you’ll explore ethical hacking, which forms the bedrock of testing system security, right through to digital forensics, tracing cybercriminal footprints using forensic practices. You’ll also get the chance to be involved in employer meet-ups and prestigious competitions like WorldSkills, which will enhance your personal and professional development.

Content includes:
Ethical hacking; Digital forensics; Data security; Linux; Networking.

Entry Requirements

2 subjects at National 5 from Maths, Computing Science and a science subject, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5. Entry may be subject to an interview.

Progression Routes

Relevant HNC or HND programme