HNC: Cyber Security SCQF Level 7

COURSE INFORMATION

On this brand new course, you will learn how to think like a hacker, and gain a deep understanding of security issues and concerns. The course introduces you to characteristics of cybercrime, security principles, technologies, and procedures to defend networks. You will understand how to develop security policies that comply with cyber security laws.

Reflecting rapidly growing business needs, you will learn procedures to implement data confidentiality, integrity, availability and security controls on networks, servers, and applications, building both technical and professional skills to pursue a career in cyber security.

FURTHER STUDY

• HND: Cyber Security SCQF Level 8
• Fife College is currently working with external partners to develop articulation routes for this qualification

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Cyber security analyst
• Cyber security engineer
• Cyber security consultant
• Cyber security architect
• Cyber security administrator
• Security software developer
• Cryptographer
• Cryptanalyst
• Penetration tester
• Ethical hacker
• Digital forensics analyst