Infrastructure Security
About This Course
On completion of the module, students should be able to configure firewall appliances, intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewall policies and set up Virtual Private Networks. They should also be able to implement appropriate technologies to protect against security attacks such as spams, spyware and worms/viruses including the set-up of end-point security measures.
What You'll Learn
Infrastructure Security (CN53001FP) is one of the modules leading to:
1) Higher Nitec in Technology - IT Systems & Networks (Enhanced Curricular Structure)
2) Higher Nitec in Technology - Cyber & Network Security (Enhanced Curricular Structure)
Entry Requirements
3 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades:
(i) Grade 1-8 in English Language;
(ii) Grade 1-7 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional);
(iii) Grade 1-8 in one of the approved SCIENCE subjects.
OR
Nitec in Technology qualifications; or
Nitec qualifications (Technical Skills); or
Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy, and one year relevant work experience; or
Completed four Foundation modules
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Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will need to complete Foundation modules before taking Core/Specialisation modules.
Entry requirements for Foundation modules:
2 GCE 'O' Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects; or
3 GCE 'N' Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in Mathematics or Science and two other subjects; or
Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy.