NCFE
Level 2
QN: 603/5853/1
Curriculum Active
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 110 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
110 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand motivations for cyber crime2 Understand the need for cyber security3 Know about job roles within cyber security
2
Understand common threats to cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Know about common and emerging threats to cyber security2 Understand what is meant by malicious software3 Understand physical threats to cyber security
3
Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand key legislation related to cyber security2 Understand procedures to maintain data confidentiality and security3 Understand ethical conduct in cyber security
4
Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand preventative methods used to maintain cyber security2 Understand the principles of user access control 3 Understand the use of firewalls
5
Understand terminology used in cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand cyber security terminology 2 Understand current and emerging challenges in cyber security3 Understand what is meant by social engineering
6
Working with others in cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand team working for cyber security2 Understand the use of interpersonal skills for working in cyber security3 Understand types of written communications used in cyber security
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5853/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2020