HND Cyber Security – Full Time Course

Awarding Body: SQA (Scottish Qualification Authority)

Course Title: HND Cyber Security

Group Award Code: GP83 16

Modes of Study: Fulltime Learning

Progression to: University Undergraduate Degree

Course Introduction:

Many people find information technology (IT) fascinating because it offers lots of possibilities. When people face a new problem, they naturally look for smart solutions. If you choose a job in cybersecurity (protecting computers and data), you can use your skills to solve tricky computer problems. The ITPT HND programs in cybersecurity cover everything about computer vulnerabilities. We teach exactly what you want to know in a fast-changing, creative industry that values smart and forward-thinking professionals.

Students will study a selection of appropriate units designed to develop student’s skills and competencies to enable further study in a Degree Programme.

Topics may include:

• Digital Forensics at Progressive level
• Server Administration for Cyber Security
• Working in Cyber Security
• Wireless Device Security
• Computer Operating Systems
• Computer Programming Advanced Level
• Configuring/Troubleshooting Firewall Essentials
• Database Design and Programming (SQL)
• Fundamental to Advanced Routing & Switching
• Scripting to Security

Entry Requirements:

Minimum Entry Requirements is likely to include at least one of the following:

1. HNC Cyber Security

Vendors Specific Progression:

This Higher National Qualification integrates learning materials from industry standard vendors such as Cisco and CompTIA which can help students to prepare for a variety of vendor certification exams.

• CompTIA Pen Test +
• CCNA (200-301)
• Oracle Database Fundamental
• CompTIA Security+: A certification that validates baseline skills in IT security and risk management.
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Pen Test +

Please visit our website for more information on the course content and prerequisites to join the course:
https://www.itpt.co.uk/courses/hnd-cyber-security/

Funding information:

For Full Time Courses:

https://www.saas.gov.uk/full-time

Eligible students can apply for tuition fee assistance, bursaries, and student loans.

Self- funded:

This Course can be self-funded, for fee please contact us at info@itpt.co.uk

Contact us:

To contact us via our website, please follow the below link;

https://www.itpt.co.uk/contact-us/

If you require further information please contact us at:

Email Address for General Enquiries: info@itpt.co.uk
For HNC/HND Admission Enquiries: admissions@itpt.co.uk
Telephone Numbers: 0131 552 5558|0131 552 5800
Website Address:  https://www.itpt.co.uk/

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