IT Security

Successful candidates will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts relating to the importance of secure information and data, physical security, privacy and identity theft.

• Protect a computer, device or network from malware and unauthorised access.

• Understand the types of networks, connection types and network specific issues including firewalls.

• Browse the World Wide Web and communicate on the Internet securely.

• Understand security issues related to communications including e-mail and instant messaging.

• Back up and restore data appropriately and safely, and securely dispose of data and devices.