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This qualification is designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices. It will provide the learner with a chance to develop knowledge and learn practical skills which can be used to seek employment or proceed into study at a higher level.

Learners must be at least 19 years old.Learners must be eligible for government funding.Learners must demonstrate suitability by way of previous achievement in Level 2 Digital Skills or Information Technology qualification and/or initial assessment in English and Information, communication and technology.

This qualification aims to:• focus on the study of the practices within cyber security• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge• provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical skills.The objective of this qualification is to:• provide the learner with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices.Work/industry placement experience is not required.Course Length will be approx. 3 months.Topics will include:Understand cyber security principlesThreat intelligence in cyber securityCyber security testing, vulnerabilities and controlsCyber security incident responseUnderstand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber securityProfessional skills and behaviours for cyber security

Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:• Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security• Level 4 Certificate for IT Professionals• Level 4 Certificate in Information and Cyber Security Foundations• Level 4 Certificate in Cyber Security and Intrusion for Business.