Overview
With organisations increasingly dependent on their information systems, there is a greater need to ensure that the underlying network infrastructure being used by these systems is secure.
Network Security module at The Open University UK will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and practical experience of managing secure communication across a large-scale internetwork using Cisco equipment. You will also be expected to undertake individual research to contextualise your Cisco study in the broader security management environment.
Vocational relevance
Upon completion of the Cisco Network Security® curriculum you’ll be in a position to take the associated Network Security certification and Cybersecurity Operations Associate certification, internationally recognised advanced work-based qualifications.
Programme Structure
You’ll cover:
- network security threats
- operations, physical and environmental security
- network infrastructure and devices
- security architecture and design
- authentication, authorisation and auditing
- firewalls and, intrusion prevention
- cryptography and virtual private networks
- information security risk management.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Cyber Security View 54 other Short Courses in Cyber Security in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is a postgraduate module, where we assume you have relevant academic, employment or commercial certification experience. The module provides additional Cisco-specific access material based on Network Security. However, learners who have completed the discontinued module Cisco networking (CCNA) (T216) or at least Cisco networking (CCNA) part 1 (TM257), or have experience of the CCNA as a commercial certification or at another Cisco academy will be at an advantage.
- The main study material is provided as online material (for NetSec) as well as online CyberOps Associate materials, and additional key material is also online. Therefore you should be confident in the use of a computer to access the internet and be prepared to spend much of your study time online. Broadband access is essential. The study material contains active content, which means that you will need to set up your firewall to allow pop-ups from the Cisco and OU sites.
Tuition Fee
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International
2325 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2325 GBP for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
2325 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2325 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.