Free HND in Applied Computing (Cyber Security) in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College Centre for Creative Industries. This full-time daytime course covers applied computing with a focus on cyber security, running across 360 hours of study. It builds the technical knowledge and practical skills that employers in the cyber security sector look for. Check the college website for the latest entry requirements and course details.
Who this course is for
For Details about HND IN APPLIED COMPUTING (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) - LEVEL 5. Please see the College Website for details (https://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/HE/) or alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of cyber security principles and how they apply in real technical environments.
You'll learn to identify and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities.
You'll study networking concepts and how systems communicate and can be protected.
You'll apply computing skills to practical security scenarios.
You'll explore ethical and legal frameworks around data protection and cyber crime.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based, full-time daytime course. For specific details on how you'll be assessed and what the course involves week to week, visit the college website or speak to a college advisor directly. The provider has not supplied assessment method details for this delivery.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College Centre for Creative Industries will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cyber security analyst - monitor and protect systems from threats
IT security technician - maintain security tools and infrastructure
Network security engineer - design and secure network systems
Information security officer - manage data protection policies
Security operations centre (SOC) analyst - detect and respond to incidents
Junior penetration tester - test systems for vulnerabilities
What you could study next
A full Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or Computing - the HND in Applied Computing (Cyber Security) qualification is typically recognised for entry onto the final year of a related degree, letting you top up to a full honours degree.
Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CISSP - widely sought by employers in the sector and a strong complement to your HND qualification.
