240 credits Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security

This 240 credit qualification has been created to develop and reward those learners who are looking to or already have chosen a career in a business-related sector. We hope that centres and learners take the opportunity to learn a great deal from this programme that will provide relevant new skills and qualities.

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 Diploma is accredited at Diploma in Cyber Security - University Year 1 & 2 (Level 4 & 5) with a total equivalence of 240 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing this Level programme will progress to a university Level 6 Top-Up programme in the risk management field.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand key cryptographic principles and modes
2. Understand the standards, regulations and laws that apply to business and government organisations in relation to encryption
3. Understand the core principles of digital investigations
4. Apply the types of tool that support professional digital investigations at a strategic level
5. Plan for an investigations and forensics teams
6. Understand the physical and human resources required to manage a major suspected cyber security incident
7. Apply Business Continuity Management to major incident planning and response
8. Understand the role senior leaders and strategic leadership
9. Evaluate the management streams and performance monitoring mechanisms that relate to information security
10. Understand how data protection legislation impacts considerations of strategy-setting and strategic leadership

Why is this course right for you?

• Transform your career: Enrol today and make a life changing decision, get necessary knowledge to transform your career.
• Move up in your career: With our fully accredited course, you can move up to the next level in your organisation with ease.
• Upgrade your skills : Add value to your current educational profile and achieve skill sets to compete in your job role.
• Enhance your credibility: the qualification is fully accredited and recognised and adds value to your educational profile.
• Progression opportunities : As this qualification is approved and regulated, learners are eligible to progress to Level 6 University Degree (Top-Up) course on completion at an attractive fee plan.
• Cost effective: Typically, British qualification starts from GBP £3000 per annum, but with LSIB, you enjoy savings of up to 60% on your educational investment.

Key features

• 100% Online: Study online with the UK’s leading online course provider.
• Global programme: Study anytime, anywhere using your laptop, phone or a tablet.
• Study material: Comprehensive study material / e-library support / study links available at no additional cost.
• Easy Payment plans: Interest free monthly, quarterly and half yearly payment plans available for all courses.
• Extensive Tutor Support : Qualifications delivered by LSIB comes with complete tutor support via live chat and email. Support via whatsapp call is provided on case to case basis.
• Assessments: Assessment is done through written assignments and/ or dissertation project.

- Fees listed is for complete course - inclusive of all costs.

- We also offer flexible payment plans, please contact us via phone / email / Chat / whats App or simply email us admissions[at]lsib[dot]co[dot]uk

This qualification is approved and regulated by government regulated body Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to ensure consistent course quality.

OfQual Qualification Number : 603/4139/7

Equivalences

Diploma in Cyber Security - University Year 1 & 2 (Level 4 & 5) represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree.

Qualification structure

Diploma in Cyber Security - University Year 1 & 2 (Level 4 & 5) consists of 9 mandatory unitsand 1 optional units for a combined total of 240 credits.

Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security

Mandatory Units

• Cyber Security Threat and Risk
• Network Security and Data Communications
• Database Security and Computer Programming
• Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
• Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation

Optional Units

• Cyber Security Threats and Risk: Banking and Finance
• Cyber Wars

Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security

Mandatory Units (Each unit is of 30 credit value)

• Cryptography
• Digital Investigations and Forensics
• Communications and Incident Management
• Strategic Leadership

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed and externally verified by the awarding body. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

Accelerated Mode available - Now complete this qualification in just 6 months !

Under accelerated mode, learner can complete this qualification in just 6 months at a special pricing of £1000 only for Reed visitors.

Apply today - Visit London School of International Business website.

The Learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or any equivalent qualification

or

• Work experience of 2 years or more in case you do not hold any formal qualification

and

• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course

Please get in touch with the admissions team for more information. Visit London School of International Business website and chat with the admissions agents for more information.

Upon successful completion of learners will be eligible to gain entry into the Level 6 University Degree (Top-Up) course or directly into employment in an associated profession.