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Cyber Security – Level 1 Award

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About the course

Learners will learn about cybercrime and the risks and effects it has on individuals and organisations. They will understand routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.

Topics and units

  • Identify different forms of cybercrime and possible motives
  • Outline how cybercrime can affect individuals and organisations
  • Describe the tactics cybercriminals use to defraud people
  • Identify routine protective methods to maintain cybersecurity
  • State the importance of cybersecurity testing
  • Set up user access controls
  • Know about legislation and codes of conduct related to cybersecurity
  • Identify protections for and responsibilities of individuals and organisations

Additional information

This course will run for three hours a week, across 12 weeks.

What to do next

If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form. 

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Type

Part time

Duration

12 weeks

Campus

Station Quarter

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