The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security is designed for students who want to build a successful career in networking, cyber security, IT infrastructure, and digital security. This programme helps learners understand how modern networks operate, how cyber threats affect organisations, and how secure systems can be designed, managed, and protected. Students will study important areas such as cyber security threats, network security, database security, incident response, digital forensics, physical networking, cryptography, system administration, routing and switching, and network design. This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to continue higher studies or build careers as network engineers, cyber security analysts, system administrators, IT support engineers, or security professionals. Qualifi describes this qualification as giving learners an extended understanding of networking and cyber security.Units
• 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
• Physical IT Networking
• Cryptography
• Digital Investigations and Forensics
• System Administration
• Network Routing and Switching
• Network Design and Administration
Learning outcomes
• Understand networking and cyber security principles.
• Understand cyber security threats, risks, attacks, and vulnerabilities.
• Understand how modern networks communicate and operate.
• Apply network security knowledge to protect systems and data.
• Understand database security and secure programming concepts.
• Understand incident response, investigations, and digital forensics.
• Understand security strategy, laws, policies, and implementation.
• Apply physical IT networking knowledge in practical environments.
• Understand cryptography and secure communication methods.
• Develop system administration, routing, switching, and network design skills.
• Build the knowledge and skills needed for further study or employment in networking and cyber security.
Eligibility & entry requirements
• Applicants must be 18 years or above.
• Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification.
• Students with A/L, Level 3, Level 4, diploma, foundation, or vocational qualification can apply.
• Students with basic knowledge of IT, computers, networking, cyber security, or technical support will have an advantage.
• Students working in IT, networking, computer support, system administration, cyber security, security operations, banking, finance, or any relevant technical field can also apply.
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Where the Cyber Security route can take you — from here to a degree and a career.
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