Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security

Categories: Cybersecurity
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About Course

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security is an Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to develop advanced knowledge, practical skills, and strategic understanding of cyber security. It covers key areas including cyber security threats and risk, network security, database security, incident response, digital forensics, cryptography, communications, incident management, and strategic leadership.

The qualification is delivered 100% online and self-paced, allowing learners to study flexibly. The course takes 12 to 24 months to complete, with learning platform access provided for flexible study.

The qualification is worth 240 credits and can support progression to a university-approved Level 6 degree award. Learners who achieve 120 credits at Level 4 may receive the Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security as an exit award.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand cyber security threats and risk management.
  • Develop knowledge of network security and data communications.
  • Understand database security and computer programming.
  • Develop skills in incident response, investigations, and digital forensics.
  • Understand security strategies, laws, policies, and implementation.
  • Understand cyber security threats and risks within banking and finance.
  • Develop knowledge of cryptography and its applications.
  • Understand digital investigations and forensic techniques.
  • Develop knowledge of communications and incident management.
  • Develop strategic leadership skills.
  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to cyber security and risk management.
  • Develop professional and ethical approaches to technology and cyber security.
  • Develop skills required for information-security-related employment.
  • Prepare for further study at Level 6.

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