Qualifi Level-5 Extended Diploma in Networking & Cyber Security

About this programme

Equivalent to the 2nd year of a bachelor's degree, for individuals seeking a bachelor's degree pathway in networking and cyber security.

Units: 
1) Cyber Security Threat and Risk
2) Network Security and Data Communications
3) Database Security and Computer Programming
4) Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
5) Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation
6) Physical IT Networking
7) Cryptography
8) Digital Investigations and Forensics
9) System Administration
10) Network Routing and Switching
11) Network Design and Administration

What you will learn

On completion, learners will be able to:
• Design and secure enterprise network infrastructures.
• Apply advanced routing, switching and wireless networking concepts.
• Implement cyber security controls, monitoring and incident response.
• Perform vulnerability assessment and penetration-testing fundamentals.
• Evaluate governance, risk and compliance in networked environments.

Entry requirements

Open to learners aged 18+ who hold a relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. GCE A/L) or equivalent. Mature learners (21+) with relevant work experience are also considered. Non-native English speakers should evidence English language competency (e.g. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent). Progression into the Level 5 units requires successful completion of Level 4 or an equivalent Level 4 qualification.