Telford College is launching two new cyber security courses to equip people for careers in one of the fastest-growing areas of the IT industry.
The level one and level two courses will be based at the college’s Maths & Digital Skills Hub in Telford town centre’s Station Quarter.
The courses will be delivered for three hours a week, over a 12-week period, beginning in September.
Teresa Hughes, the college’s director of business, digital and professional, said: “We’re launching these new courses for people who want to learn about the accidental and malicious security threats that threaten an IT system.
“On the level one course, we will look at cybercrime and the risks and effects it has on individuals and organisations.
“Learners will gain an understanding of routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.
“The level two programme will investigate the security threats that exist to IT systems and data.
“It will explore system vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques used to protect users from risks and potential damage, including loss of data, loss of data integrity and unauthorised access to data.”
More information about the cyber security courses, and other digital and IT-related qualifications on offer, will be available at Telford College’s next open event on March 12, when the Wellington campus will be open from 5pm to 7.30pm.
