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SKILLUP to Cybersecurity

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“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

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Rachel

“The tutors here, they are really interactive and they’re always there, even outside of lessons whenever you need something, we don’t go around calling everyone Sir or Miss, second names – we use first names for everything and there’s a more relaxed and friendly communication between the tutors and the students.”

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Did you know!

  • Understand cyber threats
  • Understand protection methods
  • Understand the legal requirements for businesses

Course Information

Introduction

Understand, protect and prevent.

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Overview

With the world’s continuously increasing reliance on technology, the threats
to our systems become more sophisticated. This eight-week course will equip you
with the knowledge to recognise potential threats and the skills to prevent
them.


You will learn about system vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques used
to protect users from threats, including loss of data, loss of data integrity
and unauthorised access to data. Through investigation of accidental, as well as
malicious, security threats, you will learn to protect against botnets, zero-day
attacks, rootkits and much more.

Who is this course for?

Designed for anyone with an interest in cybercrime and cybersecurity, this course can be combined with additional units or qualifications to provide a comprehensive programme of learning. Knowledge of cybersecurity and expertise surrounding prevention of cybercrime is highly attractive to employers and this course would suit those looking to enter, or progress within, this field.

Course units/modules

Cyber Security Award Level 2

Benefits and skills

You will gain essential personal and business knowledge of current cybersecurity threats. You will learn how to mitigate these current threats and gain understanding of the laws surrounding data protection. Skills and knowledge relating to cybersecurity are beneficial both on a personal level and for career progression.

Available Apprenticeships and Progression options

Upon completion, you may wish to study the subject further by taking our Level 3 Cyber Security Practices qualification, alternatively you could undertake a Cybersecurity Apprenticeship.

Assessment types

You will produce a portfolio of evidence comprising audio recording, presentation and an assignment.

Course details

Duration: 8 Weeks
Study Type: Part time
Course Code: 78067-01

Please note that for all courses starting on 9th September, there will be an induction week, WC 2nd September.

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