NPA Cyber Security SCQF 6
About...
Cyber Security Fundamentals will provide you with foundation knowledge and skills in data security, digital forensics and ethical hacking and an insight into the cyber security industry.
This course is designed to raise awareness of cyber security in order fill the current skills gap in this field. You will be encouraged to improve your cyber hygiene and to identify security weakness safely, legally and ethically which will allow you to contribute more safely to virtual communities.
The aim of the course is to produce knowledgeable and skilled individuals who are aware of the potential misuses of, and unauthorised access to, computer systems but who use these competences for legal and ethical purposes.
Level SCQF 6
Delivery
Online:
- Virtual Schools Timetable or
- Online Evening Class
- Thursdays 6 - 9pm
- Optional Tutorial 5 - 5.45pm
- This course is open to the public
Location
Highland Council Virtual School or
Online Learning Platform - Webex and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Brightspace
Duration 1 Year
Course content...
- Data Security
- Digital Forensics
- Ethical Hacking
What next...
On successful completion of this course, you might want to consider studying a variety of computing science courses at a higher level or perhaps a Modern Apprenticeship in IT/Computing industries. We also offer the opportunity to study right up to degree level with our BSc (Hons) Computing.
Entry requirements...
National 5 Communication, Numeracy and ICT.