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Letterkenny IT

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Course Code:
LY737
Title:
Computer Security and Digital Forensics
College:
Letterkenny IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
3 Years

 

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Computer security is about defending computer systems against all types of unauthorised access. However, no matter how secure a computer system is, it will still have vulnerabilities. Digital forensics is about detecting intruders, analysing what they have done to a computer system, tracking and identifying the intruder, and assisting with a successful prosecution.


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World wide employment in this area is growing at approximately 9% per year and industry projections are that this rate of growth will continue or improve in the future. Typical employers in the computer security field include:
  • Companies running enterprise computer networks;
  • The payment card industry;
  • Companies involved in e-commerce;
  • Financial services companies;
  • Academic institutions;
  • Government departments;
  • Internet service providers.
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    CAO Points 
    2012 Points 145
    History:
    2011 - 145
    2010 - 155
    2009 - 140
    2008 - 115
    2007 - 135
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