Cyber and Network Fundamentals
Course details
Year of entry
2025
Institution Code
G53
Location
Wrexham
Why choose this course?
Are you looking to start a career in Cyber Security? Whether your just finishing college and looking to start your career or your looking for a change of career into the realms of cyber security, this course will give you the starting point to building your career in cyber security. You will learn about the basic concepts of information security
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Do you live in wales?
If you are living in Wales you may be able to join one of our short courses for free, click below to find out more.
Learn moreKey course features
- Closely aligned to industry best practice
- Gain hands-on cyber and networking experience
- Opportunity to progress to BSc programme subject to entry requirements
What you will study
COM466: Fundamentals of Information Security
This module provides an overview of security challenges and strategies of countermeasure in the information systems environment. Topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on confidentiality, availability, and integrity.
COM481: Network Defence
The module provides students with a understanding of network security concepts, strategies, and techniques. Its primary objective is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to identify, analyse, and mitigate network security vulnerabilities. Students will learn about different types of threats, explore best practices for securing networks, and develop critical thinking through hands-on exercises and simulations. The module aligns with industry best practices and prepares students for industry certifications, enhancing their career prospects and demonstrating their expertise in network defence.
Teaching & Assessment
Students will be taught through a combination of in-class taught sessions, practical lab sessions and online materials through the Virtual Learning Environment.
Students will be assessed through a combination of in-class assessments, coursework and building a portfolio of work over the duration of the programme.
Fees & funding
Free
Do you live in Wales? We have a number of funding opportunities available, please complete the form below to find out if you are eligible to study this course for free. Apply now via this form.
Once you have completed your fee waiver application this will go to our funding team to process, and we will then contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you are eligible or not to have your fees waived..
If you are eligible, we will then contact you to let you know how to secure your place on the course..
* Please note the fee waiver is only available to students studying 30 credits or less in an academic year. If you commence further study during this academic year, which will take you over 30 credits, this may result in the fee waiver being removed and you may be charged for the short course.
Course Dates
There are currently no upcoming start dates for this course.
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