This qualification develops learners pursuing a career in cyber security and risk management, building the cyber security skills required by organisations globally and developing the team leaders, managers and leaders of the future. It is a recognised UK qualification (120 credits, TQT 1200).Units (5 mandatory + 1 optional):
โข Cyber Security Threat and Risk
โข Network Security and Data Communications
โข Database Security and Computer Programming
โข Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
โข Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation
โข Optional (choose 1): Cyber Security Threats and Risk: Banking and Finance, or Cyber Wars
Learning outcomes
โข Read and use relevant technical and security literature, including threat intelligence feeds, with good understanding.
โข Think independently and solve cyber security issues within a business or organisation.
โข Apply cyber security and digital risk management knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar problems.
โข Understand moral and ethical issues in business practice, research, investigations, audits, and incident response.
โข Appreciate the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
โข Understand the interdisciplinary nature of cyber security in business, service delivery, supply chains, and wider operating environments.
โข Explain cyber security topics clearly and accurately in a mature way.
โข Discuss cyber security issues with both technical and non-technical people.
โข Develop transferable skills, including project management and incident response.
โข Adapt to changing cyber security environments and digital risks.
โข Progress to further professional development through higher study or career development.
โข Understand and respect the global nature of cyber threats and international business practices.
Eligibility & entry requirements
Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification.
โข Students with A/L, Level 3 qualification, foundation course, diploma, or vocational qualification can apply.
โข Students with technical or risk management experience in computing, IT, networking, cyber security, or security-related work can also apply.
โข Students working in a relevant field such as IT support, networking, systems administration, security, banking, finance, or risk management may apply.
โข Students with a Level 4 qualification in another subject area can apply if they want to develop their career in cyber security.
โข Students should have ambition and clear career goals in cyber security or digital risk management.
View the official Qualifi specification โ
๐ Your career pathway
Where the Cyber Security route can take you โ from here to a degree and a career.
Possible career roles
๐ Opportunities in: Sri Lanka ยท UK ยท Middle East
