Cyber Security

6 Weeks, part time

100% Online learning

Career development

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Cyber Security

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Cyber Security

Eligibility
  • UK resident for a minimum of 3 years
  • You must be over 19
  • Level 2 in English and Maths is preferred
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Overview

Our Level 2 Cyber Security course in the North East is designed to provide you with essential sector awareness, preparing you for further study or an entry-level role in this dynamic field. Through hands-on learning and expert instruction, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of cyber security roles, issues, and strategies. Learn how to identify, analyse, and mitigate cyber threats, understand the nature and motives behind cybercrime, and implement effective security measures. This course is the perfect stepping stone for anyone interested in starting a career in cyber security or enhancing their digital skills.

Key Skills You Will Gain

You will gain the understanding and apply specific measures of cyber security needed for organisations and individuals such as:

  • Threat Analysis
  • Cyber Crime Awareness
  • Security Implementation
  • Organizational Strategies
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Career Opportunities

Completing this course will enable you to enter the data industry with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed for roles such as:

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • IT Support Technician
  • Network Security Assistant
  • Digital Forensics Assistant
  • Cyber Security Apprentice
Curriculum
Introduction to Cyber Security
  • Overview of cyber security roles and career pathways

Understanding the scope and importance of cyber security

Nature and Motives of Cyber Crime
  • Types of cybercrime (phishing, ransomware, hacking)

Motives behind cyber attacks: financial, political, and personal

Identification of Threat Actors
  • Who are threat actors? (hackers, insiders, nation-states)

Methods used by threat actors to compromise systems

Implementation of Cyber Security Measures
  • Basic security measures: firewalls, antivirus, encryption

Steps to secure personal and organisational systems

Organisational Cyber Security Strategies

Developing a cyber security policy

Understanding roles and responsibilities within an organisation

Incident response planning and risk assessment

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