Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security

The Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security  has been created to develop and reward those learners who are looking to or already have chosen a career in a business-related sector. We hope that centres and learners take the opportunity to learn a great deal from this programme that will provide relevant new skills and qualities. It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so that your learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors. The Diploma is accredited at Level 5 with a total equivalence of 120 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing this Level 5 programme will progress to a university Level 6 Top-Up programme in the risk management field.

Delivery Methods

LIUS provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning and in class. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. Learners are able to interact with tutors and also we do provide our student LIUS online portal where students can see all the study notes, assignments briefing and online library. Entry requirements For entry the Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security, learners must:

• Learners who possess qualifications at Level 4 and/or;
• Learners who have some technical and risk management work experience in a computing or security business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in cyber security and/or risk management.

Progression

Achieving Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security helps learners to progress into The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full understanding; the ability to think independently and solve problems

1. Understand key cryptographic principles and modes
2. Understand the standards, regulations and laws that apply to business and government organisations in relation to encryption
3. Understand the core principles of digital investigations
4. Apply the types of tool that support professional digital investigations at a strategic level
5. Plan for an investigations and forensics teams
6. Understand the physical and human resources required to manage a major suspected cyber security incident
7. Apply Business Continuity Management to major incident planning and response
8. Understand the role senior leaders and strategic leadership
9. Evaluate the management streams and performance monitoring mechanisms that relate to information security
10. Understand how data protection legislation impacts considerations of strategy-setting and strategic leadership

Mandatory Units	Credit	TQT	GLH
Cryptography	30	300	150
Digital Investigations and Forensics	30	300	150
Communications and Incident Management	30	300	150
Strategic Leadership	30	300	150

Level	5
Duration	6 Months (Fast Track) 9 Months, 12 Months
Delivery	Online, Blended Learning
Assessment	Assessment is via assignment submission only, No Exams