QUALIFI Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security

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 but require basic knowledge and competences in the field of Cyber Security (which includes sub-disciplines of compliance, digital media risk management, security risk management, to name a few) without undertaking any technical level of proficiency .

The qualification will:

• prepare learners for employment; and

• support a range of roles that require professional computer use and data management in the workplace. This basic course is most suitable for executives and managers who are required to use business computers, mobile devices and Wi-Fi-enabled technology in a safe and secure manner that helps to protect their equipment, their business, their colleagues and themselves. They will have some responsibility for business sustainability, profitability, safety and security. This course is also suitable for any supervisor or manager who has oversight of employees or computer systems infrastructure, but who does not necessarily need to acquire technical proficiency. Often employees are responsible for colleagues’ and customer data located across several time- zones and diverse business environments. This qualification will also incorporate national international legal requirements, critical for those leading and managing the protection of business people, assets and infrastructure. The qualification will identify and evaluate practical ways to safely and securely protect people and information from cyber-attacks and associated impacts.

Our Customers

Our clients make us who we are. We feel so fortunate to have enrolled learners from several outstanding organisations. A few among our customers are listed below.

• Rail Delivery Group
• Bentley Motors
• Cabinet Office Government Digital Service
• NHS
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology
• Government of Jersey
• Sedgemoor District Council
• Liverpool Victoria General Insurance
• Heinken
• Globaltailer
• Vanderlande
• Chesterfield College

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Entry Criteria

The qualifications have been made available to all without any artificial barriers that deny the access and progression. The primary requirement is to get through the interview and they are expected to hold the following:

• qualifications at Level 1 and/or;
• work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• a Level 2 qualification in another discipline and who want to develop their careers in business management and/or risk management.

We also accommodate students with significant years of experience even though they do not possess formal qualifications. The criteria for admission will be through interview for those who are able to demonstrate the skills to cope with the demands of the course.

Qualification Structure and Requirement

The QUALIFI Business Beginners in Cyber Security is a Level 2 Qualification made up of 5 units equating to 50 credits. All units are 10 credits in value. Each 10-credit unit approximates to a TQT of 100 hours incorporating 60 hours of GLH. 50 credits equates to 500 hours of TQT.

Learners are required to complete the five mandatory units to achieve the 50 credits required to gain the Level 2 Business Beginners in Cyber Security Diploma

• Cyber Security: What is ‘Hacking’?
• Cyber Attack Methods
• Computer and Data Use : Laws and Regulations
• Mobile Device and Data: Security Issues and Risks
• Cyber Security Solutions

Assessments

• Time-constrained scenario-based assignments
• No examinations.

Progression

Learners completing the QUALIFI Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security can progress to:

• the QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations,or

• directly into employment in an associated profession.

What is included?

• Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through SBL Support Desk Portal.
• Access to our cutting-edge learning management platform where you will be able to access vital learning resources and communicate with support desk team.
• Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.
• Formative assessment feedback will be provided by the tutors to improve the learners’ achievements.
• Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform
• Supervision for all modules
• Multiplatform accessibility through online learning platform. This facilitates SBL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphone, laptop, tablets or desktop offering students’ opportunity to study as per their convenience.
• Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only).

Why Choose QUALIFI Qualifications?

This suite of qualification provides enormous opportunities to learners who are looking for career and professional development.

The highlighting factor of this qualification is that:

• The learners attain career path support who wishes to pursue their career in their denominated sectors;
• It helps in providing a deep understanding about the health and social care sector, and to manage the organisations; which will in-turn help in enhancing the learner’s insight to their chosen sector.

The Qualification provides a real combination of disciplines and skills development opportunities. The Learners attains in-depth awareness concerning the functioning, aims and processes of the organisation. They can also explore the way to respond positively to this challenging and complex health and social care environment.

The learners will be introduced in managing the wide range of health and social care functions using theory, practice sessions and models that provide the valuable knowledge. As a part of this suite of qualifications, the learners will be able to explore and attain hands-on training and experience in this field. Learners also attain the ability to face and solve issues then and there by the exposure to all the Units. The qualification will also help to

• Apply scientific and evaluative methods and to develop those skills.
• Find out threats and opportunities.
• Develop knowledge in managerial, organisational and environmental issues.
• Develop and empower critical thinking and innovativeness to handle issues and difficulties.
• Practice judgement, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions; and .
• Develop the capacity to perceive and reflect on individual learning and improving their own, socialand other transferable aptitudes and skills.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Are you striving to become a senior level professional and gain knowledge in cyber and information security? Then, QUALIFI Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security is the ideal starting point for your career journey.
• We will ensure your access to the first-class education needed to achieve your goals and dreams and to maximise future opportunities.
• Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam.
• With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home.
• Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our Qualifi-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system.
• Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide you with comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk.
• If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience.

CAREER PATHWAYS

The QUALIFI Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security can open many career pathways including, but not limited to:

• Security consultant; with an estimated average salary of £64,758 per annum
• IT security analyst; with an estimated average salary of £30,000 per annum
• Ethical hackers; with an estimated average salary of £33,100 per annum
• Computer forensics; with an estimated average salary of £23,000per annum
• Penetration tester; with an estimated average salary of £25,700 per annum
• Security system administrator; with an estimated average salary of £24,723 per annum

The qualifications have been made available to all without any artificial barriers that deny the access and progression.

qualifications at Level 1 and/or;

• work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;

• a Level 2 qualification in another discipline and who want to develop their careers in business management and/or risk management.

Learners completing the QUALIFI Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security can progress to:

• the QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations,or

• directly into employment in an associated profession.