This course provides students with the computer network know-how to build secure and efficient networks and understand how hackers work. You will gain the knowledge to defend and manage the network by developing security plans, strategies and technical solutions to protect computer networks which includes physical and virtual servers and network hardware configuration. You will learn through hands on experience with Windows & Linux operating systems, services, scripting, databases, ethical hacking, virtual machines, microservices, Cisco, VMware, Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud technologies. Students gain a foundation of technical knowledge, problem solving and logical thinking that gives them a competitive advantage in their career and further education. This range of practical knowledge enhances their ability to fit rapidly into different workplace cultures, adapt to change and pursue additional postgraduate studies. A work placement in Year 3 gives students an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience.