Course overview

This Cyber Security course will teach you essential knowledge in cybersecurity and securing technology infrastructure against cybercrime. During this course, you will learn fundamental skills that underpin the technology we use today, such as computer programs, websites, computer networks and databases. Edinburgh College has strong industry connections with Edinburgh-based digital companies. These companies can provide expert advice, guidance and placement opportunities.

This course will teach you advanced learning on how to secure computer systems through forensic analysis to find traces of attacks or infrastructure vulnerabilities that could be exploited. You will explore common ways in which attackers perform hacks through a variety of real case studies and hands-on workshops in Edinburgh College's state-of-the-art computer labs. This course will give you the skills and entry requirements needed to progress into year 1 or 2 of university level of study or into employment in the cybersecurity sector.

This course is highly regarded and recognised in the industry and sought after by employers.

The course curriculum is aligned to a variety of industry-recognised vendor qualifications and can help you gain the knowledge to prepare to sit those certifications. Such as CISCO Cyber Essentials CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security.

How the course is assessed

The course is mainly assessed by means of your practical skills

There will be some end-of-unit tests

There will be a final graded exam for year 1

Progression and Articulation Routes

HND year 2 Cyber security at Edinburgh college

BEng Cyber Security year 2 at Edinburgh College or Napier University

Other universities and courses in year 1 or 2