Who is the course suitable for?

This qualification aims to increase knowledge and skills within cyber security.

The qualification will help learners to understand:

• key terminology and legislation used in cyber security and understanding and the consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security
• the Threat Model and the behaviours and effects of malicious software
• how to reduce or remove a cyber security vulnerability and how to apply a cyber security control
• cyber security incident response plans and how to carry out a cyber security incident post mortem
• the behaviours and skills expected within cyber security

Course content

Learners will complete 6 Mandatory units:

• Understand Cyber Security Principles
• Understand Threat intelligence in Cyber Security
• Cyber Security Testing, Vulnerabilities and Controls
• Cyber Security Incident Response
• Understand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber security
• Professional Skills and Behaviours for Cyber Security

Where could the course lead?

It will provide the learner with a chance to develop knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices with the view to seeking employment or proceeding to further study in this area.