Computing Concepts

TYPES OF SECURITY



Provides an advanced look at computer security features.

• Choices in Security


• Administrative Security


• Physical Security


• Environmental Threats


• Logical Security


• Network Security


• Microcomputer Security

SECURITY RISKS



Explains contingency planning and precautions against computer crime using the framework of administrative, physical and logical security.

• Contingency Planning


• Planning Example


• Computer Crimes


• The Effect of Computer Laws


• EDP Auditing

DATABASE BASICS



Provides an introduction to the basics of databases.

• Data Management Systems


• Paper-Based File System


• File-Oriented Computer System


• Database Models


• The Hierarchical Model


• The Network Model


• The Relational Model

SELECTING DATABASES



Introduces the principles of database management systems (DBMSs).

• Evaluating the Three Models


• Evaluating The Hierarchical Model


• Evaluating The Network Model


• Evaluating The Relational Model


• Evaluation Summary


• Selecting The Appropriate Model

DATA PROCESSING



Provides an introduction to the concepts related to data processing.

• The Computer System


• Data Structures


• Datasets and Files


• Writing Programs

MANAGING DATA



Provides an overview of managing data.

• JCL Overview


• JCL Statements


• Libraries


• Job Processing

TELEPROCESSING



Provides an overview of various computing concepts related to teleprocessing.

• Teleprocessing Systems


• Communications Systems


• Data Communications Systems


• Terminals


• Networks

TRANSMITTING DATA



Covers the functions performed by a teleprocessing network.

• The Teleprocessing Network


• Assembling Data


• Editing Software


• Modems


• Lines


• Information Flow


• Errors

MESSAGES



Explains the fourth element of telecommunications, the message.

• Coding Systems


• Data Transmission Structures


• Message Protocols


• Using the INW


• Communications History

Qualifications

Printable Transcript

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Study Options

This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account.

Fees





 

Online

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Studying Online. If you would like to study online we cannot accept payment for course fees in instalments, instead course fees must be paid in full at the point of enrolment. The reason for this is due to the fact that when you study online you have access to all of your course materials from the outset.

 

 

 

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete
the course is: 40 hrs.

Additional Information





This course is different to other courses hosted on Elearnuk. The course is supplied by Stonebridge Associated Colleges in conjunction with Stonebridge IT School.



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