Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security

Program Overview

The qualification has been created to develop those learners who are looking to choose, or already have chosen, a career in a business-related sector but require basic knowledge and competences in the field of Cyber Security (which includes sub-disciplines of compliance, digital media risk management, security risk management, to name a few) without undertaking any technical level of proficiency.

📚 Course Units

Core Units

• Cyber Security: What is ‘Hacking’?
• Cyber Attack Methods
• Computer and Data Use : Laws and Regulations
• Mobile Device and Data : Security Issues and Risks
• Cyber Security Solutions

📋 Entry Requirements

• Qualifications at Level 1 and/or;
• Work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• A Level 2 qualification in another discipline and who want to develop their careers in business management and/or risk management.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

• The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full understanding; the ability to think independently and solve problems
• Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
• Recognising the moral and ethical issues of business practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
• An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of business and service provision
• Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists
• Transferable skills and knowledge which will enable individuals to meet changing environments and risks.