The Cybersecurity Essentials course develops a foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it relates to information and network security. The course introduces students to the characteristics of cybercrime, security principles, technologies, and procedures to defend networks.
DurationCourse overview
If you are interested in a career in Computing, IT or Cyber Security then this is a great addition to your CV. The course is accredited by CISCO, the largest global tech infrastructure company, which to businesses in the sector is a household name for quality graduates.
The Cybersecurity Essentials course develops a foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it relates to information and network security. The course introduces students to the characteristics of cybercrime, security principles, technologies, and procedures to defend networks.
Through interactive, multimedia content, lab activities, and multi-industry case studies, students build technical and professional skills to pursue careers in cybersecurity.
The course runs on Friday afternoons and is anticipated to be at the Sighthill campus. We add an SQA qualification in networking fundamentals to the courses as well.
This course is CISCO and so does not equate to SQA study levels, this course is suitable for students studying at SCQF level 5 or 6.
What you will learn
Learn procedures to implement data confidentiality, integrity, availability and security controls on networks, servers and applications.
Understand security principles and how to develop security policies that comply with cybersecurity laws.
Apply skills through practice, using labs and Cisco Packet Tracer activities.
Get immediate feedback on your work through built-in quizzes and tests. The course is delivered through CISCO netAcad Portal, giving the flexibility to work at your own pace if you want to read ahead.
How the course is assessed
The course is assessed through practical activities, quizzes and tests.
Number of days per week
Friday afternoons - August to June
Entry requirements
You should have a minimum of 4 national 4's one of which should be in Maths and be studying towards 5 National 5's one of which should be in Maths.
The 5 National 5's are the minimum requirement for progression to another course after this one, in the area of Computing.
If you just want to study this course without progression, then other entry requirements will be considered. Please put your current qualifications and the qualifications you are studying towards, on your application.
We have a screening activity that can be used to help assess your ability to do this course.
We encourage all interested students to apply regardless of qualifications
Edinburgh College was formed on 1 October 2012 as part of the merger of Edinburgh's Jewel and Esk, Telford, and Stevenson colleges. The college has four campuses, all of which were previously the campuses of the constituents of the merger:
On 17 April 2012, Edinburgh's Jewel and Esk, Telford, and Stevenson colleges collectively submitted to the Scottish Government a business case for their merger into a single "Edinburgh" college.
The merger was approved by the Scottish Ministers, and came into force on 1 October 2012. Edinburgh College values it’s rich history, especially those of the many legacy colleges that have come together over the years to better serve the learners of the Edinburgh and Lothian’s region.
A project is currently underway to collate the history of Edinburgh College and its legacy institutions and to create an archive of material to tell its story. Lots of interesting items have already been uncovered including old prospectuses, student newsletters, photographs and a log book from Ramsay Technical Institute dated 1923.
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