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Security Technology and Information Security I - SEP1505

Diploma Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is for students to gain a general orientation to basic security technological techniques or devices (aids) such as alarms, surveillance-CCTV cameras, detectors, X-rays for access control, identification systems (biometrics), etc., as well as the basic principles and techniques used to protect information and data. The objective being for them to apply such knowledge and skills gained within an integrated security system; to be able to assess threats to security technology systems (equipment and information/data) and formulate and implement basic protective measures for information/data security, in order to ensure the continued management and functioning of integrated security technological systems.