In week one if eligible, you will complete a Level 1 Digital Functional Skills qualification and in weeks two-four a Level 2, Accredited Certification in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.
Week 1 overview – In week one you will complete a Level 1 Accredited Digital Functional Skills (DFSQs), a crucial aspect of the National Standards for Essential Digital Skills. This encompasses both Essential Digital Skills and Digital Functional Skills qualifications. Completing the (DFSQ) will contribute to solid groundwork for future employment opportunities and continued learning.
Week 2 overview – Cyber security is a big deal. The consequences of having a poorly equipped or designed system can be catastrophic. In your first week you will cover the kinds of threats that systems face and the impact they have on individuals and organisations.
Week 3 overview – This week you will begin to use key cyber professional tools to keep networked systems and data safe. Through hands-on labs and activities.
You will explore how devices are compromised and you will follow a cyber exploit from inception to completion. You will also learn about policies and procedures that must be implemented to secure systems as well as the law. You will be introduced and complete an extended group project focused on defending an online system, where you will get the opportunity to explore a working security system and plan and implement a cyber safe product.
Week 4 overview – In week four you will be assessing how the law keeps systems secure, understanding why GDPR is important, and revising for the Level 2 exam. You will sit the exam on the final day of the course.
This is a full time course, running 9:30 – 17:30, Monday – Friday for 4 weeks.
