HND Cyber Security

HND - Glasgow Clyde College

Course overview

If you’re interested in a career in Cyber Security, this course will give you an in-depth knowledge of essential subjects like ethical hacking, server administration, Linux, firewalls, digital forensics and cryptology. As GCC are the lead developers for the WorldSkills competition, you’ll also get a chance to showcase your abilities to the wider world. As well as gaining an HND qualification, you’ll study towards industry-standard certifications including Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate and Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA).

Course description

Ethical hacking
Testing the security through vulnerability assessments and exploitation

Digital forensics
Discovering evidence in a digital crime scene
Server administration
Ensuring the core infrastructure is secure from outside threats
Firewall
Delivered through our partnership with PaloAlto
Linux
Linux Essentials delivered within the Cisco platform
Cloud computing
Developing core skills in cloud computing and fundamental concepts of the underlying technologies
Networking
Understanding the basics of networking theory and practical, with a focus on security
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Looking at contemporary development in the AI industry
Cryptography
The practical study of cryptography, from codebreaking historical cyphers to modern cryptography underpinning the whole internet

You will also have the opportunity to study towards certifications including:

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (industry standard cyber security qualification)
Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) (industry standard firewall qualification)

Learn more about what to expect from this course from cyber security lecturer, Stuart Thomson, by watching the video below.

Watch here - Stuart Thomson, Cyber Security Lecturer at Glasgow Clyde College.

Entry requirements

One Higher, or equivalent, in Computing, Maths, IT, or Science and one National 5, or equivalent, in English; OR
A relevant Level 6 NC or NQ, or equivalent qualification; OR
NPA Cyber Security (Level 6) or PDA Cyber Resilience
We will consider your application if you have relevant experience but no formal qualifications.

Direct entry to year two of the HND will only be possible if you have HNC Cyber Security. HNC passes from other frameworks will not be accepted for entry. Please contact the faculty directly via the email address below.

Entry Requirements Equivalency Table

If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.