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Cyber Security – Level 2 Award

Start Date : September 2026
Location : Digital & Maths Skills Hub

COURSE FEATURES

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Deepen your understanding of how to protect systems, data, and users from digital threats.

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Discover types of cyber threats: phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering.

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Learn about data protection and legislation: including GDPR and the Computer Misuse Act.

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Explore cyber security tools and techniques: firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption.

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Investigate the accidental and malicious security threats that exist to IT systems and data. They will learn about system vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques used to protect users from risks and potential damage, including loss of data, loss of data integrity and unauthorised access to data. It’s ideal for learners aged 16+ who are considering a career in IT, digital support, or cyber defence.


Understand security protection and risk management issues
Describe the types of threat to IT systems and data
Explain the factors that affect the vulnerability of IT systems and data
Understand measures to protect IT systems and data from current and evolving threats
Explain measures to protect IT systems and data from current and evolving threats
Compare different physical security measures used to protect IT systems and data
Be able to implement measures to protect IT systems and data
Create a user access control system to restrict unauthorised access
Demonstrate how ethical hacking can be used
Understand current legal and ethical requirements, and IT security policies and procedures
Summarise the legal requirements and IT security policies and procedures that exist to protect IT systems and data
Explain ethical and unethical conduct when using IT systems.
Progressing to cyber security roles in employment.
No formal entry requirements are needed to obtain a place on this course however some evidence of ability and a keen willingness to engage with the subject.
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