Computer Science
A course by
Whitecliffe College
A 9-week online micro-credential for individuals with IT knowledge who want to quickly gain digital forensics and network defense skills, enabling them to support investigations, develop network protection strategies, and address cyber incidents.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 9 weeks
This course requires 16 hours per week

Gain job-ready skills to support digital investigations, provide forensic evidence, and contribute to developing network and device protection improvements.

Learn to investigate incidences and cybercrimes by providing evidence to support IT teams and inform organizational defense measures.

This micro-credential is designed to rapidly upskill participants in digital forensics and network defense, equipping them to support investigations of digital incidents, enhance network and device security, and assist with incident response and prosecution. The course provides practical skills for investigating cybercrimes, collecting evidence, and supporting the development of stronger IT defenses.
What you need to know first
Basic IT and information security/network security knowledge equivalent to level 5 or above or related work experience.
Preferably with a Bachelor degree or diploma in IT.

Information Technology
Cybersecurity

IT management roles
Digital forensics support
Network defender
Support staff for cyber incident investigation
Computer Science
A course by
Whitecliffe College
A 9-week online micro-credential for individuals with IT knowledge who want to quickly gain digital forensics and network defense skills, enabling them to support investigations, develop network protection strategies, and address cyber incidents.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 9 weeks
This course requires 16 hours per week

Gain job-ready skills to support digital investigations, provide forensic evidence, and contribute to developing network and device protection improvements.

Learn to investigate incidences and cybercrimes by providing evidence to support IT teams and inform organizational defense measures.

This micro-credential is designed to rapidly upskill participants in digital forensics and network defense, equipping them to support investigations of digital incidents, enhance network and device security, and assist with incident response and prosecution. The course provides practical skills for investigating cybercrimes, collecting evidence, and supporting the development of stronger IT defenses.
What you need to know first
Basic IT and information security/network security knowledge equivalent to level 5 or above or related work experience.
Preferably with a Bachelor degree or diploma in IT.

Information Technology
Cybersecurity

IT management roles
Digital forensics support
Network defender
Support staff for cyber incident investigation
Develop the ability to provide evidence useful for possible prosecutions and to help organizations improve their systems of defense.
Able to perform basic IT tasks such as installing software, using operating systems (Windows or Linux), creating a basic network, and supporting day-to-day network operations.
Develop the ability to provide evidence useful for possible prosecutions and to help organizations improve their systems of defense.
Able to perform basic IT tasks such as installing software, using operating systems (Windows or Linux), creating a basic network, and supporting day-to-day network operations.