NCFE
Level 3
QN: 610/4004/6
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NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
360 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)
Incident response and disaster recovery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand and create incident response documentation2. Understand and create cyber security incident information documentation3. Understand and monitor systems to identify information security events4. Understand disaster prevention and recovery
2
NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)
Risk and vulnerability assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand cyber security vulnerabilities2. Understand and categorise cyber security risks for escalation3. Understand and evaluate vulnerability assessments4. Understand computer forensics
3
NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)
Legislation and governance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of information security governance and its importance in an organisation.
- Develop a cyber security policy for a given scenario, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Review an existing cyber security policy and recommend improvements based on current legislation and standards.
- Analyse how UK and international legislation (e.g., GDPR, Computer Misuse Act, NIS Regulations) impacts cyber security practices.
- Evaluate the role of professional codes of conduct and ethical considerations in cyber security decision-making.
- Apply compliance checking procedures to assess an organisation's adherence to cyber security policies and legal requirements.
- Conduct a cyber security audit and report findings with recommendations for remediation.
4
NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)
Cyber security measures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand service desk delivery2. Understand, maintain and install cyber security controls3. Understand cryptography and digital certificates4. Understand and modify access controls
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NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)
Cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and risks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the impact of different types of cyber threats on organisational security
- Apply intelligence gathering techniques to identify potential cyber threats
- Analyse suspicious activities to determine potential security breaches
- Assess the implications of evolving cyber security issues on current practices
- Implement measures to maintain the security and integrity of digital information systems
6
NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)
Cyber security concepts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the core principles of cyber security, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Identify common threat actors and their motivations.
- Describe various attack vectors and how they are exploited.
- Evaluate the role of security culture in mitigating human-centric risks.
- Apply security controls to protect network infrastructure.
- Analyze the shared responsibility model in cloud security.
- Assess the impact of security breaches on organizations.
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NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)
Professional development in cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the impact of digital transformation on cyber security practices and organisational risk management.
- Evaluate the roles, responsibilities, and regulatory requirements within various cyber security occupations.
- Develop a personal professional development plan using reflective practice and diverse learning sources.
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques for sharing cyber security information within multidisciplinary teams.
- Apply time management and independent working skills to meet project milestones and stakeholder expectations.
- Assess strategies for engaging with stakeholders and managing conflicting priorities in cyber security contexts.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4004/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025