Cambridge OCR
    Level 3
    QN: 610/6207/8
    Curriculum Active

    Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Cyber Security (Certificate)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Alternative Academic Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 150 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    Cambridge OCR
    Syllabus Units
    2 Units
    Guided Hours
    150 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Fundamentals of cyber security

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The cyber security landscape, Cyber security vulnerabilities, Impact of cyber security events, Cyber security mitigations, Policies, procedures and event handling, Job roles and responsibilities
    2

    Preventing cyberattacks

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Cyber security aims and threats
    • Identify risks to networks and data, Audit and improve cyberattack prevention measures, Design access control policies, Design written user policies
    • Review designed cyberattack prevention measures

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/6207/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Cambridge OCR
    Qualification Type
    Alternative Academic Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2026