Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security

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Course Overview

What is this course

In today’s digitally connected world, robust cyber security measures are more critical than ever. With the rise of online transactions, remote work, and cloud-based data storage, safeguarding information from cyber threats has become a top priority for organizations across all sectors. Professionals with advanced cyber security expertise are increasingly in demand to protect sensitive digital assets and ensure operational resilience.

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security is an advanced qualification designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to address complex cyber security challenges. Positioned at Level 5 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), this diploma is equivalent to the second year of a university degree. It covers a wide range of topics, including advanced security concepts, tools, and techniques, preparing students for critical roles in protecting information systems and networks.

This diploma opens doors to a variety of advanced cyber security roles, such as cyber security analyst, penetration tester, security consultant, and network security engineer. With a comprehensive curriculum, practical focus, and flexible learning options, the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security equips professionals to tackle evolving threats, enhance technical expertise, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. By achieving this qualification, learners gain the confidence and capability to make a significant impact in the digital security landscape.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security should meet the following entry criteria to ensure they have the foundational knowledge and practical background required for this advanced qualification:

  • Applicants should be 18 years or older at the time of enrollment.
  • A Level 4 qualification in IT, computing, cyber security, or a related discipline is recommended.
  • Relevant work experience in IT, network management, or cyber security is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Sufficient ability to read, write, and understand English to complete written assignments and workplace-based assessments.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security qualification consists of 11 mandatory units making a combined total of 240 credits for the completed qualification.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand complex business cyber security threats and risks
  • Understand recent mega breaches and explain malware and ransomware attacks
  • Understand how threats and malicious hackers are advancing and developing customised intrusion tools

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how computers and digital devices communicate with one another over a network
  • Understand, at a strategic level, how computer networking, web applications and software can be exploited
  • Understand methods of security prevention and systems hardening
  • Understand key network security and systems resilience tools, terminology and models

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the broad range of information security controls to protect databases
  • Understand types of database categories of control
  • Understand the underpinning concepts and models of cloud-based storage solutions
  • Understand the relationship between computer programming and computer hacking
  • Understand the ‘interpreted’ general-purpose programming language, Python

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the role and composite parts of Incident Response as a business function and how CERTS operate
  • Understand aligned task/task forces for Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management
  • Understand how major computer incidents are formally investigated
  • Understand laws and guidance in relation to the conduct of planned and structured major incident investigations

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the concept of strategy, strategic management, planning and buy-in in relation to cyber security 
  • Understand how legislation, formal industry standards, training and accreditations support cyber security 
  • Understand how to implement Plan, Do, Check and Act security and risk management policies
  • Understand the future legal and technical environment and the impact on cyber security planning and digital risk management
  • Understand how to plan and design a security audit for a cyber network

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the threats and risks facing traditional and emerging financial services
  • Understand the architectural structures of traditional and emerging financial markets
  • Understand how payments systems connect to underpinning financial services architecture
  • Understand how cryptocurrencies connect to underpinning financial services architecture

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how nation states are potentially engaged in cyber defence and offensive capability strategy
  • Understand the motivations and causes behind nationstate-linked cyber-attacks and breaches
  • Understand how private sector industry has been targeted by potentially statesanctioned cyber-crime groups and/or armies
  • Understand how CNI has been targeted by statebacked cyber-crime groups and/or armies

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
  • Design an encryption plan and courses of action for a given organization

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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 importance of safeguarding evidential integrity in digital investigations

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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 how Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management are integrated into a suspected major cyber-enabled incident
  • Evaluate the potential impact of NOT planning crisis communications and incident response

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the role senior leaders and strategic leadership
  • Evaluate the management streams and performance monitoring mechanisms that relate to information security
  • Understand how threat and risk identification and management is integrated into C-Suite considerations and governance
  • Understand how data protection legislation impacts considerations of strategy-setting and strategic leadership

Course Features

6-18 Months

11 Mandatory Units

Online Learning

Assessment Based

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