Clydebank Schools Senior Phase Programmes S6-S6 Clydebank 21-22

NPA CYBER SECURITY
Course Outline
The NPA in Cyber Security provides
knowledge and skills in data security, digital
forensics and ethical hacking and provides a
skills pipeline into the cyber security
industry.
These awards are designed to raise
awareness of cyber security and fill the
current skills gap within the industry. The
course will encourage learners to improve
their cyber hygiene and enable them to
identify security weakness safely, legally
and ethically.
Entry Level Recommended
Achieved National 4 ICT
A keen interest in Cyber Security
Course Content
Data Security
Digital Forensics
Ethical Hackings
Progression
NC Technical Support with Cyber
Security
NC Computer Games Development.
Interview
An interview is not required for a place on
this course.
Key Facts
Location
Clydebank Campus
Level
SCQF Level 5
Day
Wednesday/Friday
Time
1.30pm – 4.00pm
It is likely that due to Covid 19 this
course will initially take the format of
being online through Microsoft Teams
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