Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security
The certification was developed to grow and reward all learners who are pursuing a career in a business-related sector or have already chosen one. We hope that centres and learners will take the opportunity to learn a lot from this curriculum that will include new skills and attributes important to them. This curriculum is designed to promote both academic and professional growth such that the learners step on not only to understand their potential, but also that of organizations across a wide spectrum of sectors. The Diploma is Level 5 accredited with a total equivalence of 120 credits. It is envisaged that learners who complete this Level 5 program will advance to a top-up program at university Level 6 in the area of risk management.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Qualification title: | Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security |
|---|---|
| Qualification type: | Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education) |
| Level: | 5 |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited |
| Credit Equivalency: | 120 |
| Progression routes: | Level 6 University Degree (Top-Up) course or directly into employment in an associated profession |
| Availability: | UK and international |
| Course Specification: | Download Specifications |
Course Overview
The certification was developed to grow and reward all learners who are pursuing a career in a business-related sector or have already chosen one. We hope that centres and learners will take the opportunity to learn a lot from this curriculum that will include new skills and attributes important to them. This curriculum is designed to promote both academic and professional growth such that the learners step on not only to understand their potential, but also that of organizations across a wide spectrum of sectors. The Diploma is Level 5 accredited with a total equivalence of 120 credits. It is envisaged that learners who complete this Level 5 program will advance to a top-up program at university Level 6 in the area of risk management.
Units
Mandatory
- Cryptography
- Digital Investigations and Forensics
- Communications and Incident Management
- Strategic Leadership
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the main concepts and modes of the cryptography
- Understand the guidelines, legislation and laws applicable to corporate and government entities about the encryption
- Understand the cornerstones of modern science
- Apply the types of tools that support strategic professional digital investigations
- Plan an inquiry and forensic teams
- Understand the physical and human resources available to handle a suspected major information security incident.
- Apply business continuity management for preparation and responding to major incidents
- Understand senior leadership and strategic leadership positions
- Assess control processes and frameworks for tracking output that contributes to information security
- Understanding how data security law affects financial and political leadership issues
Entry Requirements
- Learners who possess Level 4 and/or qualifications;
- Apprentices with any professional and risk management expertise working in engineering or
- Security market climate and strong career goals reflecting ambition;
- Apprentices with a Level 5 qualification in another discipline and wanting to establish their own cybersecurity careers, and/or risk management.