Award in Cyber Security Level 2

Start Date

Level: 2

Course Course: P00491

Area: IT & Computing

Campus: City Campus

About this Course

Learners will learn about cybercrime and the risks and effects it has on individuals and organisations. They will understand routine protective methods used to maintain cyber security including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.

Key Units

Students will study a range of units that cover Digital Skills and Career Progression, providing learners with an understanding of the importance of digital skills in the workplace and how changes in employment have led to an increase in demand across a number of sectors.

This will be followed by specialist cybersecurity and networking units designed to develop students understanding of security protection and risk management issues.

Learners will investigate the accidental and malicious security threats that exist to IT systems and data. They will learn about system vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques used to protect users from risks and potential damage, including loss of data, loss of data integrity and unauthorised access to data.

Learners will learn about different network types and the standards that relate to them. The will also develop an understanding of the key components, protocols and applications that support networking in order to configure a network to meet organisational requirements.

Entry Requirements

There is no requirement for learners to have achieved prior qualifications or units prior to undertaking this/these qualifications.

Assessment

A range of assessments will be used. Assessment is modular based on the completion of units and may include assignments, tasks and presentations, etc.

Where does this Lead

Progression to Level 3 Networking and Cybersecurity

Future Opportunities

This qualification is for learners who want to develop and extend their digital skills to prepare for employment for different roles in the digital and creative industries, such as software and programming, network support and digital design. The qualification is also designed for job roles in other industries where specific digital skills are required, such as finance, marketing and machining and manufacturing.

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