Principles of Cyber Security Level 2

Are you looking to gain a greater understanding or build upon existing knowledge of Cyber Security issues? Are you seeking employment in a Cyber Security related role and want to have a certificate to add to your CV?

The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Cyber Security is to provide learners with sector awareness. It will do this by introducing the knowledge and understanding in roles and issues relating to Cyber Security. The secondary purpose is to act as a steppingstone that will lead learners into studying Cyber Security at a higher level.

This qualification aims to:

• focus on the study of the principles of cyber security
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge of cyber security. The objective of this qualification is to:
• provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the principles of cyber security.

Successful completion of the course leads to a Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security. This is a government funded nationally-accredited qualification – which means that if you are eligible you can study for free!

Benefits of studying with vision2learn:

• It’s FREE for eligible learners.
• Study 100% online at your own pace, whenever and wherever you like.
• Gain a vocational qualification valued by UK employers.
• One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course.
• Free additional online and telephone customer support.

All courses are subject to availability, so apply today to secure your place.

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Unit 1: Introduction to cyber security

Learning topics:

• Understand motivations for cyber crime
• Understand the need for cyber security
• Know about job roles within cyber security

Unit 2 Understand terminology used in cyber security

Learning topics:

• Understand cyber security terminology
• Understand current and emerging challenges in cyber security
• Understand what is meant by social engineering

Unit 3 Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security

Learning topics:

• Understand key legislation related to cyber security
• Understand procedures to maintain data confidentiality and security
• Understand ethical conduct in cyber security

Unit 4 Understand common threats to cyber security

Learning topics:

• Know about common and emerging threats to cyber security
• Understand what is meant by malicious software
• Understand physical threats to cyber security

Unit 5 Understand methods of maintaining cyber security

Learning topics:

• Understand preventative methods used to maintain cyber security
• Understand the principles of user access control
• Understand the use of firewalls

Unit 6 Working with others in cyber security

Learning topics:

• Understand team working for cyber security
• Understand the use of interpersonal skills for working in cyber security
• Understand types of written communications used in cyber security

This qualification provides a greater understanding or build upon their existing knowledge of Cyber Security issues. This will likely be with a view to studying the subject at a higher level and/or seeking employment in a Cyber Security related role.

To be eligible for a free place you must be:

• 19 or over at the start of the current academic year 31st August
• Resident of England only and does not cover Northern Ireland or Wales
• UK or EU resident of three years or longer or outside of the EU be able to provide Visa Evidence
• Your employment status or prior level of qualification may affect your eligibility to study with some colleges.
• You are able to complete the course regardless if you are working or receiving benefits. If you receive benefits, you will be asked to provide evidence in the form a current award letter.

This qualification provides learners with a broad understanding of Cyber Security. Learners will be able to progress to more responsible roles in Cyber Security