St Johns College Networks & 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
GUI Programming
Physical & Logical Networking
Systems Software
Information Technology Administration
Network Infrastructure
Network Security
Object Orientated Programming
Leadership
Web Development
Work Experience

Requirements

QQI Level 5 Award in Computer System & Networks or in a related area is required.