Cork College of FET Morrison's Island Campus Networks and Cyber Security

Course Aim

This course covers contemporary areas of Computer Networking and Information Security. Networking trains the student in all aspects of networks from Ethernet to Internet Protocol through to the configuration of Cisco network routers.

Information Security involves the securing of desktop computers and Networks from cyber attack, using current best practice to install and configure firewalls, Intrusion Detections Systems and anti malware software. The course also covers auditing and forensics.

Course Content
Physical & Logical Networking – 6N2093
Systems Software – 6N1411
Network Security – 6N0720
Network Infrastructure – 6N0733
Object Oriented Programming (Python) – 6N2108
Information Technology Administration – 6N0735
Work Experience – 6N1946
Communications – 6N1950
Virtualisaton Support – 6N1294

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Award in Computer System & Networks or in a related area is required.
• All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.