Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security Elementor

Specifications

Qualification title:

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security

Qualification type:

Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)

Level:

7 Accreditation status:

Accredited

Credit Equivalency:

120 Qualification number (RQF):

610/3596/8

Progression routes:

• A university partner, where they can complete a further 60 credits to receive a full master’s degree
• Directly into employment in an associated profession.

Availability:

UK and international

Centre Specification:

CASS Strategy:

The aim of the QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security is to offer learners an advanced knowledge of the industry by deepening their awareness of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
The core objective of the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the cyber security sector.

The QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security aims to give learners the opportunity to:

Gain a recognised qualification from an internationally recognised Awarding Organisation.
Develop research and critical thinking abilities to carry out independent cyber security research.
Develop competence in security management (risk assessment, compliance, and governance)
Gain in-depth knowledge of network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and cloud security.
Develop an understanding of ethical and legal aspects relating to privacy, compliance, and the legal frameworks that regulate cyber operations.

Units

Mandatory

Fundamentals of Cyber Security
Network, Infrastructure and Systems Security
Applications of Cyber Security
Security Management and Governance
Cryptography

Learning Outcomes

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

Entry Requirements

Learners who possess qualifications at Level 4 and/or;
Learners who have some technical and risk management work experience in a computing or security business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
Learners who possess a Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in cyber security and/or risk management.

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