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HND CYBER SECURITY
HND
CYBER SECURITY
This programme is designed to build advanced technical knowledge and skills
for work in the fast-moving cyber security sector. The programme supports
progression into skilled digital and cyber-related roles and builds on the
foundations established at Level 4.
Students develop a deeper, specialist understanding of how organisations
secure complex systems and networks, manage cyber risk, and respond to
security incidents. The programme is applied and industry-informed, featuring
realistic scenarios, case studies and a research project, alongside specialist
units such as Network Security, Applied Cryptography in the Cloud, Information
Security Management, Risk Analysis and Systems Testing, and Forensics.
What Can I Do When I Finish?
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Cyber Security Analyst
SOC Analyst
Network Security Technician
Digital Risk or Governance Officer
Junior Penetration Tester
Entry Requirements
Previous Qualifications
GCSEs
Additional Requirements
Level 4 HNC in Cyber
Security or an equivalent
Level 4 qualification in
Computing or IT.
Maths and English
at Grade 4/C or
above (or Level 2
Functional Skills).
Applications from mature
learners with relevant industry
experience in a digital,
computing or cyber-related
role or those with nontraditional qualifications will
be considered on an individual
basis
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Level: 5
Higher National Diploma
Location:
Bishop Auckland College
Time:
2 Years
to apply visit bacoll.ac.uk
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