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
Operating systems
Virtualisation Support
Computer Systems Hardware
Networking Essentials
Programming and Design Principles
Web Authoring
Fundamentals of OO Programming
Maths for IT
Communications
Work Experience

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate with at least a pass grade in mathematics or relevant computer experience.
• Mature students are exempt from Leaving Cert requirement.
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• 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.