Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations

Programme Facts:

Programme Overview

Programme Summary:

The qualification has been created to develop those learners who are looking to choose, or already have chosen, a career in a business-related sector. It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so that your learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their core capabilities within the cyber security sector.

Course Structure

Mandatory:

• Threat and Risk: Expecting the Unexpected
• Network Architecture: Communications and Protocols
• Mobile Device and Data Risks
• Investigations and Incident Response
• Solutions: Future-Proofing your Business
• EU GDPR and Data Security

Learning Outcomes

The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full understanding;

The ability to think independently and solve problems

Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems

Recognising the moral and ethical issues of business practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct

An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of business and service provision

Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists

Transferable skills and knowledge which will enable individuals to meet changing environments and risks

Motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Career Pathways

Graduates of this programme can pursue roles such as:

• - Cyber Security Support Technician
  - IT Support Technician
  - Network Support Technician
  - Information Security Assistant
  - Junior Security Analyst
  - Systems Support Assistant
  - Help Desk Technician
  - Technical Support Specialist
  - Network Administrator Assistant
  - SOC (Security Operations Centre) Support Assistant

Additionally, students can progress to the Level 5 Extended in Information Technology, which leads student to final year of BSc (Hons) Computer Science or BSc Software Engineering degree further enhancing their qualifications for higher education.