Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of
Cyber Security
Course Overview
In an increasingly digital world, cyber security is fast becoming a main concern for many organisations.
With complex online scams and cyber crime, it’s essential that organisations have an understanding of preventative measures to maintain cyber security, including techniques and security checks needed to store data securely.
This course is a key starting point for anyone looking to gain a greater understanding or build upon their existing knowledge of Cyber Security issues.
Our popular distance learning courses allow you to study for a recognised qualification that is of value to your work and personal development and is a great route to take if you are looking to further develop existing skills.
Who is this course for?
The target learner for this qualification will be an individual looking to gain a greater understanding or build upon their existing knowledge of Cyber Security issues.
Career path
This course will allow individuals to study the subject at a higher level and/or seek employment in a Cyber Security related role.
The finer detail
Level 2 - Certificate
Duration - 36 weeks
Awarding Body - NCFE
Start Date - Anytime
Delivery - Online learning
Funding - Fully Funded
Commercial - £499
The important bits
This qualification aims to:
• focus on the study of the principles of cyber security
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge of cyber security.
The objective of this qualification is to:
• provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the principles of cyber security.
It is made up of six mandatory units as follows:
• Introduction to cyber security
• Understand terminology used in cyber security
• Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
• Understand common threats to cyber security
• Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
• Working with others in cyber security
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
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Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
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Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills
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Level 3 Award in Cyber Security Leadership
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Level 3 Foundation Technical Level IT: Cyber Security.
Career progression opportunities
Jobs in this sector include:
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Programmers and software development professionals
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IT managers
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Cyber security professionals
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IT quality and testing professionals
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IT network professionals
