Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security

Learning outcomes

• Understand key cryptographic principles and modes.
• Understand the standards, regulations, and laws related to encryption in business and government organisations.
• Understand the core principles of digital investigations.
• Apply tools that support professional digital investigations at a strategic level.
• Plan for investigation and forensics teams.
• Understand the physical and human resources needed to manage a major suspected cyber security incident.
• Apply Business Continuity Management to major incident planning and response.
• Understand the role of senior leaders and strategic leadership.
• Evaluate management streams and performance monitoring mechanisms related to information security.
• Understand how data protection legislation affects strategy-setting and strategic leadership.

Eligibility & entry requirements

• Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification.
• Students with A/L, Level 4 qualification, diploma, or relevant academic background 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 relevant fields such as IT support, networking, systems administration, information security, digital forensics, risk management, banking, finance, or compliance may apply.
• Students with a Level 5 qualification in another subject area can apply if they want to develop their career in cyber security or risk management.
• Students should have ambition and clear career goals in cyber security, information security, or digital risk management.

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