Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

20th Aug 2024, 38 weeks

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 0

Overview

This is a school-college partnership course.  We can only accept online applications from Glasgow City school students (S4-S6).  If you attend a different school please use the Contact Us button to get in touch.

 

This Cyber Security course covers data security, digital forensics, and ethical hacking basics.

You'll develop a data security policy for a professional organisation, considering ethical, legal, and professional factors, and justify your decisions based on best practices.

You'll learn digital forensics examination techniques, including securing evidence, analysing data, and creating investigative reports.

You'll explore tools and tactics used by both ethical and malicious hackers, understand potential threats, and practice defending systems from attacks through ethical hacking techniques.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

This course would suit inquisitive, systematic and computer savvy students who are keen to develop their problem-solving skills.  Applicants are expected to have English and Computing Science at National 5 (or National 5 Mathematics\ Physics). 

What you study

• Data Security.
• Digital Forensics.
• Ethical Hacking.

After the course

Careers

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. Employment in Cyber security is predicted to increase fivefold in the next two years and there is already a shortage of people who can work in this field.

Continuing Study

Following successful completion of the NPA you can progress through HNC & HND to degree level qualifications at universities across Scotland.

Technical Apprenticeships in Information Security are also available.

Explore the Full Course Progression Pathway.

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