NCFE
Level 4
QN: 603/7748/3
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NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Other General Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 510 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
510 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer
Threat intelligence in cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Explore common cyber security threats and attack techniques 2. Examine vulnerabilities and mitigations3. Analyse the horizon of cyber security trends
2
NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer
Legislation, policies and procedures in cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Explore the fundamentals of common legislation and standards applicable to cyber security2. Examine common factors of security management3. Apply the fundamentals of IT service management (ITSM)
3
NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber security architecture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Explore networking model and protocols2. Apply the characteristics of digital system components, implementing security controls3. Apply the concepts of cryptography
4
NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer
Risk assessment in cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Examine operating system security features2. Assess risk management in cyber security
5
NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer
Principles of cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Examine principles of cyber security within organisations and society2. Explore factors that contribute to security functionality in cyber security3. Apply programming and scripting languages to design or end user requirements
6
NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber security management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse employer and end user requirements to determine cyber security management priorities.
- Apply principles of incident investigation to a given cyber security incident scenario.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of incident investigation procedures in a real-world context.
- Justify the selection of incident investigation techniques based on the nature of the incident.
- Develop a cyber security management plan that addresses identified employer and end user requirements.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7748/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Other General Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024