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Overview
This CISCO Cyber Security Essentials course at Edinburgh College is accredited by CISCO, the world’s largest tech infrastructure company, known for producing top-quality graduates in the tech industry.
You’ll engage with interactive, multimedia content, hands-on lab activities, and case studies from various industries to build both technical and professional skills. These skills will prepare you for a future career in cybersecurity.
What you will learn
- Learn procedures for implementing 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 the CISCO NetAcad Portal, providing flexibility to work at your own pace if you want to read ahead.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Cybercrime and how to combat it
- Core security principles
- Network and information security technologies
- Real-world procedures for defending networks
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a minimum of four National 4s, one of which should be in Maths, and be studying towards five National 5s, 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 only want to study this course without progressing, then alternative entry requirements will be considered. Please put your current qualifications and the qualifications you are studying towards on your application.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
SQA single credit
Living costs
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
725 - 1167 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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