Overview
This course is designed around the requirements of Cyber Security in the Northern Ireland industry. Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding and skills to design and implement cyber security solutions. Additionally, 'soft' skills will be developed in teamwork, communications, professional practice and time management. Cyber Security focuses on Networking Skills\Techniques that are used by real world industry to ensure security of systems.
Focus of learning will include, Incident management and risk, penetration testing, scripting, security etc. You will have an opportunity to undertake professional qualifications in Cisco Cyber Security Essentials and Cyber Ops, Comptia A+, Network+ and Security+ which are highly sought after and recognised by industry.
Students are required to undertake a Work Based Learning module or Project Management module as part of their studies.
This course is offered through the Higher Level Apprenticeship pathway - Higher Level Apprenticeships
Please see link to OU Regulations for validated awards of the Open University here
Download the full programme specification here