Course Description
Consider the damage that a hacker can do if they broke into the network of a large organisation. Funds could be syphoned off, trade secrets could be stolen, intellectual property could be stolen, in fact the organisation could be ruined. How do these hackers break in? How easy is it to get into your servers? Can your network traffic be captured and read? During this course, you will use the latest tools and techniques to break into networks, servers and PCs. This course will teach you the skills of a hacker in order that you can protect your servers, networks and PCs. The aim of this course is to provide a student with sufficient knowledge of how computer attacks are delivered so they can defend against them. In the same way as the police or security guards protect property by knowing the tricks of the burglar, you will learn the tricks of the hacker in order to protect an organisation's vital IT infrastructure. Students will come to the course with some technical knowledge of computing and will learn details of computer networking, network security and penetration testing, encryption, forensic computing all set in an ethical and legal environment.

Course Fees
£3,235

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Assessment method
The modules will be assessed largely through individual coursework where technical skills are assessed along with an understanding of the theoretical background.

Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second class Honours degree or a degree with relevant experience in a Computing subject or a related subject, or an appropriate grade of professional qualification. Applicants without the necessary academic qualifications but with professional networking qualifications will be considered.

Venue Description
Accommodation may be available to those undertaking certain learning opportunities and the institution will provide details. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.

Course Venue
University Of Abertay Dundee
Bell Street
Dundee
Angus
DD1 1HG

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