Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security

About this programme

This qualification develops learners pursuing a career in cyber security and risk management, building the cyber security skills required by organisations globally and developing the team leaders, managers and leaders of the future. It is a recognised UK qualification (120 credits, TQT 1200). Units (5 mandatory + 1 optional): • Cyber Security Threat and Risk • Network Security and Data Communications • Database Security and Computer Programming • Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics • Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation • Optional (choose 1): Cyber Security Threats and Risk: Banking and Finance, or Cyber Wars

What you will learn

• Read and use relevant technical and security literature, including threat intelligence feeds, with good understanding. • Think independently and solve cyber security issues within a business or organisation. • Apply cyber security and digital risk management knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar problems. • Understand moral and ethical issues in business practice, research, investigations, audits, and incident response. • Appreciate the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct. • Understand the interdisciplinary nature of cyber security in business, service delivery, supply chains, and wider operating environments. • Explain cyber security topics clearly and accurately in a mature way. • Discuss cyber security issues with both technical and non-technical people. • Develop transferable skills, including project management and incident response. • Adapt to changing cyber security environments and digital risks. • Progress to further professional development through higher study or career development. • Understand and respect the global nature of cyber threats and international business practices.

Entry requirements

Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification. • Students with A/L, Level 3 qualification, foundation course, diploma, or vocational qualification can apply. • Students with technical or risk management experience in computing, IT, networking, cyber security, or security-related work can also apply. • Students working in a relevant field such as IT support, networking, systems administration, security, banking, finance, or risk management may apply. • Students with a Level 4 qualification in another subject area can apply if they want to develop their career in cyber security. • Students should have ambition and clear career goals in cyber security or digital risk management.