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24 January 2025 - 4 April 2025 ( 66 hours, 11 weeks )
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North Kensington Centre
This introductory course and is intended for those who have some knowledge of computers but would like to know more about Cybersecurity. You may be considering a career in Cybersecurity and will use this to give you a taste of what is involved. This qualification is knowledge based and will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence. It will help you to learn about cybercrime and learn to understand routine protective methods use to maintain cybersecurity, including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.
On successful completion of the course, you will achieve the following qualification: Award in Cybersecurity [GATEWAY]
This course will allow students to learn about cybercrime. They will understand routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control. Looking at the following assessment criteria: 1.1 Identify different forms of cybercrime and possible motives. 1.2 Outline how cybercrime can affect individuals and organisations. 1.3 Describe the tactics cybercriminals use to defraud people. 2.1 Identify routine importance of cybersecurity testing. 2.2 State the importance of cybersecurity testing. 2.3 Set up user access controls. 3.1 Identify protections for and responsibilities of individuals and organisations as set out in key legislation. 3.2 Describe ethical and unethical conduct in relation to cybersecurity.
Proficiency in basic ICT at least Level 1. At least Entry 3 English & maths.
You must make sure you can commit for the whole duration of the course. We expect you to commit to the course by having 90% or above in attendance. You are more likely to be successful if you attend all your lessons. The sessions are face to face at the North Kensington centre. From time to time we reserve the right to have an online lesson.
You will need a USB/Memory stick and a folder. Pens and paper will be required. You will need an access to a computer at home and do some independent studying.
