Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security

About this programme

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):
• Cyber Security Threat and Risk
• Network Security and Data Communications
• Database Security and Computer Programming
• Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
• Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation
• Optional (choose 1): Cyber Security Threats and Risk: Banking and Finance, or Cyber Wars

What you will learn

On completion (official Qualifi learning outcomes), learners will be able to:
1. Read and use technical and security literature (incl. threat intelligence) with full understanding, and think independently to solve overarching cyber security issues.
2. Apply subject knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar problems in cyber security and digital risk management.
3. Recognise the moral and ethical issues of practice and research, including for investigations, audits and incident response.
4. Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of cyber security across organisations, services and supply chains.
5. Give clear, accurate accounts and engage in credible debate with specialists and non-specialists.
6. Apply transferable skills including project management and incident response to meet changing risks.
7. Progress to further professional development through study or career.
8. Understand and respect the global nature of the cyber threat environment and international business practices.

Entry requirements

Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification.
• Students with A/L, Level 3 qualification, foundation course, diploma, or vocational qualification can apply.
• Students with technical or risk management experience in computing, IT, networking, cyber security, or security-related work can also apply.
• Students working in a relevant field such as IT support, networking, systems administration, security, banking, finance, or risk management may apply.
• Students with a Level 4 qualification in another subject area can apply if they want to develop their career in cyber security.
• Students should have ambition and clear career goals in cyber security or digital risk management.