HND Infrastructure with Cyber Security

Course description

This two-year HND Infrastructure with Cyber Security course specialises in network infrastructure and the security and maintenance of that infrastructure. This HND offer a comprehensive understanding of IT systems, covering infrastructure design and management alongside the ability to identify and mitigate cyber security risks.

The combination of infrastructure concepts and cyber security skills is highly sought after in today’s job market due to the increasing frequency of cyber threats. On completion of the HND you are well-positioned for various roles, such as network or system administrator, IT security analyst or infrastructure manager, providing versatility in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

• 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
• Programming
  Foundation concepts of industry-led programming languages and project-based workflow

You may also have access to venfor certifications including:

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

You are also given the opportunity to enter WorldSkills competitions.

Glasgow Clyde College are the lead developers for the cyber security competition, and we have consistent participation in the following competitions:

- Cyber security
- IT support technician
- Network infrastructure technician
- Network server administrator
- Web development