Advanced Diploma in Forensic Computing
The Advanced Diploma in Forensic Computing (ADFC) provides broad-based learning on the importance of assessing and mitigating security threats in the area of Information Technology. Any organization that has a computer network or uses the Internet has a potential security problem and will need people with specialized skills to help protect their systems and data. The skills provided would be in demand not only from specialist forensic computing organizations and consultancies but also within forensic science teams, the Police and any organization that uses computers.
Career Path
A graduate of this course can have a career as:
- Application Developer
- IT Project Manager
- Software Tester
- Technical Support Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Security & Investigations Technology Specialist / Developer
- Security Analyst
- Security Software Engineer
- Network Threat Forensics / Support Specialist
- Network Security Engineer / Manager
- Consultant for Network Infrastructure / Information Security
- Computer, Network and Information Security Analyst
- Computer Network Defence Support Specialist
- Forensic Imagery Viewing – Software Engineer
- Forensics Analyst
- Cyber Security Developer
- Digital Forensics Detective/Investigator
- Penetration Tester for Web Applications
- Penetration Tester for Source Code
Specialization Modules
- Computer Forensics and Investigation
- Information Technology Auditing and Assurance with IT Governance
- Computer Systems Validation
Core Modules
- Software Engineering
- Networks & the Internet
- Discrete Mathematics
- Computer Architecture & Data Communication
- Information Management
Program Advancement
Enrollment in this program requires a Diploma in Information Technology and Communications.
Students may choose to take international exams to gain an international diploma awarded by the National Computing Centre, United Kingdom.
Graduates may earn an additional diploma in another specialization by taking the specialization modules in any of the following courses:
- Advanced Diploma in Biometric Systems
- Advanced Diploma in Business System Development
- Advanced Diploma in Database Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Digital Media Technology
- Advanced Diploma in Mobile Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Network and Computer Security
- Advanced Diploma in Network Engineering
They may further study for another year at Informatics or at partner universities around the world to earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
Related Courses
This course is similar to Advanced Diploma in Biometric Systems and Advanced Diploma in Network and Computer Security.
