120 Credits - This qualification is equivalent to 1st year of Bachelors Degree
Information security is widely recognised as an international priority, with hacking, malicious code, and data theft being just three of the many reasons why it's vital in the design, development and implementation of today’s IT systems. This course delivers a view of security threats and solutions, alongside an essential background in wider IT topics. This is particularly important considering the current shortage of related skills in the marketplace.
Students will enhance knowledge of a variety of computing disciplines, including analysis and design, programming, networking and information systems. The qualification will focus on the design, configuration, management and support of all types of computer networks, distributed applications based on risk assessments.
The Level 4 Diploma in Information Security and Assurance will develop students’ intellectual and practical skills and will promote the development of students’ ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate information security principles in a wide range of appropriate contexts.
The two core features of this qualification are:
Transferable skills that are necessary for a career in information security are developed through engagement with real life and virtual security issues, enabling the study of key aspects of security and distributed applications. This is complemented by external guest speakers from industry.
This qualification is delivered by Sussex Coast College Hastings in Ilford and Sussex campuses.
MODULES:
Units |
Credit |
Independent study |
GLH (TBC) |
Operating Systems, Algorithms and Data Structures |
20 |
148 |
52 |
Fundamentals of Computer Networking |
20 |
148 |
52 |
Information Risk Management |
20 |
148 |
52 |
Internet Security |
20 |
148 |
52 |
Information Security Fundamentals |
20 |
148 |
52 |
Introduction to Object-oriented Programming |
20 |
148 |
52 |
Total |
120 (1200 TQT) |
888 |
312 |
120 Credits - This qualification is equivalent to 1st year of Bachelors Degree
There are three very good reasons for getting into cyber security:
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following:
Full Time (campus Based)
£5995
9 Months (f/t) - 1.5 yrs (p/t)
Jan / Oct
http://www.sirm.ac.uk/admissions.html
For further information contact our International Office by email at intloffice@sirm.ac.uk or call 020 7078 7029.
603/3396/0
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