OTHM
Level 5
QN: 610/5102/0
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OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1200 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
1200 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Algorithms and Data Structures
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of essential data structures.2.
- Understand algorithmic complexity and appreciate its importance.3.
- Understand a range of algorithmic techniques.4.
- Be able to write algorithms in popular programming languages.
2
Artificial Intelligence
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of artificial intelligence and data-driven learning.2.
- Understand the principles underlying neural net
- work training.3.
- Be able to build and train neural networks.4.
- Understand a range of generative modelling architectures and techniques in deep learning.5.
- Understand how AI can be used for both offence and defence in the realm of cybersecurity.
3
Computer Networks
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core principles of computer networks.2.
- Understand how devices connect to form networks.3.
- Be able to design a computer net
- work suited to a given setting.
4
Databases
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of databases.2.
- Be able to design a relational database based on user specifications.3.
- Be able to use SQL to interact with databases.
5
Digital Forensics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of digital forensics
- Understand the key techniques used in digital forensic investigations
- Be able to conduct forensic analysis of computer systems and storage media.4.
- Be able to use digital forensic techniques to verify the source and authenticity of image and video data.5.
- Understand the legal and ethical aspects of digital forensics.
6
Ethical Hacking
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of penetration testing in enhancing Cyber Security.2.
- Be able to identify and assess security vulnerabilities through reconnaissance, scanning and vulnerability assessment.3.
- Be able to exploit security vulnerabilities and report findings to help mitigate and prevent security attacks.4.
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations for penetration testing.
7
Information Technology Security
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of information and what is meant by information privacy.2.
- Understand key concepts in information security, including threats and risks.3.
- Understand the importance of secure design in Cyber Security systems.4.
- Be able to apply cryptographic techniques to encrypt and decrypt information.5.
- Understand legal and societal issues concerning information security.
8
Malware Analysis
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of malware that exist and how they spread.2.
- Understand how to detect malware and describe the challenges of doing so.3.
- Be able to perform malware analysis to identify and understand the function of malware.4.
- Understand strategies to protect from malware and recover from attacks.
9
Mathematics for Computer Science
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand binary and the representation of numbers in different bases.2.
- Understand the principles of propositional logic, set theory, and proof as applicable to computer science.3.
- Understand key topics in number theory and their application in computer science.4.
- Understand series and sequences and their importance in computer science.5.
- Understand key topics in linear algebra.
10
Operating Systems
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the essential function and architecture of modern operating systems.2.
- Understand memory and I/O management techniques used by modern operating systems.3.
- Understand process management techniques used by modern operating systems.4.
- Understand the principles of and potential problems with concurrency in operating systems.5.
- Be able to write programs at the kernel level.
11
Principles of Computer Systems
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the architecture and key components of computer systems.2.
- Understand the types and functions of memory in computing systems.3.
- Be able to design and implement simple state machines.4.
- Understand the fundamentals of logic circuits and gates.5.
- Understand the fundamentals of assembly language and how it relates to higher level programming languages.
12
Security Testing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of security testing methods.2.
- Be able to perform essential web application security testing.3.
- Be able to perform essential mobile application security testing.4.
- Understand the ethical and professional standards in security testing.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5102/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2024
- Operational End
- Nov 2034