Pearson
Level 3
QN: 610/3933/0
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Cyber Security Technician (Diploma)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 295 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
295 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Cyber Security Technician (Diploma)
Policies and Procedures in Cyber Security
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand current UK, EU and international legislation that applies to cyber security issues.2. Understand cyber security related policies and produce policies appropriate for a given scenario.3. Understand vulnerabilities of IT systems and processes and use vulnerability tools in vulnerability identification and mitigation.4. Understand organisational structure and team and individual roles related to cyber security.5. Understand career paths and teamworking in cyber security.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Cyber Security Technician (Diploma)
Cryptography and Incident Management
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand incident and event security and management.2. Understand use of forensic tools and documentation given system or scenario.3. Understand and apply systems and processes to control access to hardware, software and data.4. Understand and apply systems and processes to establish and control digital identities.5. Understand cryptographic systems and processes to secure data.6. Understand organisational cyber security related processes.7. Understand and apply network infrastructure and resources for a given system or scenario.8. Use network administration tools.9. Understand the process of risk assessment and carry out a risk assessment for a given scenario.10. Understand the process of planning for continuity of service and produce plans for given incidents.11. Understand exception and management reporting and the requirements for cyber security audit.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Cyber Security Technician (Diploma)
Technologies, Principles and Evolving Threats
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare different network types and their security implications
- Explain common software vulnerabilities and their exploitation
- Assess the impact of cyber threats on organisations and society
- Apply vulnerability scanning tools to identify system weaknesses
- Implement hardware-based security controls to protect IT systems
- Implement software-based security controls to protect data
- Evaluate emerging threats and their potential impact
- Analyse how a specific threat evolves over time and propose mitigations
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3933/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025