INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY Level 2 Award

Level 2
Skill Up
eCampus

Overview

Cyber security is the name for the safeguards taken to avoid or reduce any disruption from an attack on data, computers or mobile devices. Cyber security covers not only safeguarding confidentiality and privacy, but also the availability and integrity of data, both of which are vital for the quality and safety of care.

Security breaches can occur when cyber security is a constantly changing area and sometimes can seem quite confusing. However, there are many effective and relatively simple steps that can be taken to protect information and protect you and your organisation. Taking some simple actions and practising safe behaviours will reduce online threats. This course will provide learners with foundational knowledge and skills in the field of cyber security.

It is preferable that applicants have basic IT skills and have some experience of cyber security and its real-world applications.

This course is funded through the Skill Up programme. All applicants must meet the following entry requirements.

Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the course start date.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Northern Ireland.
Applicants must be ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.

Candidates are only permitted to complete a maximum of two free courses at a time.

Modules include:

Risks to security and how these may be prevented
How to perform cyber security precautions on devices
How to manage own personal and organisational information online

Assessment is gathered from a booklet which is completed during the course and presented at the end.

Successful students can progress onto Level 3 or Level 4 qualifications in Cyber Security or Information Technology.

This award opens up various entry-level career paths in the field of cyber security, including Cyber Security Technician, IT Support Specialist, Network Administrator, Information Security Analyst (Junior) or Security Awareness Trainer.