Digital Systems and Security

Ever wondered how your phone connects to the internet, or how hackers break into systems? This subject takes you behind the scenes of the digital world you use every day. You’ll discover how the technology powering social media, streaming, gaming, and banking actually works, and learn how to protect yourself and others from cyber threats. Through hands-on projects, you’ll get to analyse real data, create interactive content, and even think like a hacker (the good kind!) to understand how to keep systems safe.

Content/skills The main programs and skills that you’ll learn:

• Digital systems – How the tech behind your favourite apps and devices actually works
• Networks and data – Following the journey of data from your device to the internet and back
• Cybersecurity – Learning how cyber attacks happen and how to stop them
• Data analysis and visualisation – Using professional tools to make sense of data and create visual stories
• Digital citizenship – Managing your online presence and staying safe in the digital world