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NPA IN CYBER SECURITY (EVE)

  • Start date:   August 2019
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 6
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    SCQF Level:   06

NPA IN CYBER SECURITY (EVE)

This course will teach students how to protect individuals and businesses from becoming victims of cybercrime and how to detect and investigate cyber intrusions.

Students will learn the basics of Cyber Security from legislation to the hands on practicals. This year long course will give a solid foundation in Cyber Security. Students will learn all about identifying security issues and get the skills to protect against, and discover the identity of those who try to steal personal information. This course can lead to enhanced knowledge of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, which in turn can improve skills or lead to employment/ further study in the sector.

Start Date: 26/08/19
Days of Week:  Monday
Time: 6.00-9.00pm
Duration:  35 weeks
Cost: £500

You can download an enrolment form here

You can read more about the enrolment process here

 

  • Computer

    What the course includes

    This course includes identifying security issues, analysing and tracing evidence of security breaches and knowing how to hack systems.

Why choose this course

With cybercrime on the rise there are more and more instances of ransomware attack or data breach in the public eye. This course will teach students how to be vigilant to this and better secure their devices.

 

Entry Requirements

• While there are no formal entry requirements, an interest in the subject is essential

  • Where it leads

    Education:

    • NQ Computing

    Employment:

    • Enhanced Employment Opportunities

Interview Arrangements

There is no interview required for this course.

 

Fees, Finance and Funding

ITA update

As stipulated by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), applications for Individual Training Account (ITA) funding for 2019/20 study are now on hold as of 26 April 2019. If additional funds are made available, this may be reopened. For up to date information on ITA and the rules and regulations surrounding them please visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk.

To discuss payment options for your course please call 01506 427558 or email studentadvice@west-lothian.ac.uk

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