Cyber Security & Networks

The Cyber Security and Networks Level 3 qualification will give you a thorough understanding of cyber security threats and how networks operate, preparing you to progress to further study.

It will also equip you with the practical skills to audit measures used on networks to protect against cyberattacks and demonstrate how these can be improved.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your capability in:

• Assess for risks to networks, devices and applications and creating risk assessments
• Explore the options, tools and techniques to tackle problems and use critical thinking skills to select the most appropriate solution
• Audit the measures used to prevent cyberattacks
• Design policies that control access to systems and educate users in cyberattack prevention

You will spend time outside of lessons learning about the latest cyber security threats and the
measures used to prevent cyberattacks.

You will be assessed with two external exams and three internal coursework assessments over the
course of two years.

The Cyber Security and Networks qualification is the equivalent to 1 A-level and can be studied alongside other A-Levels or a Diploma Btec as a mixed programme.

If studied this course can lead to potential jobs in:

• Network Administrator
• Cyber Security Analyst (Entry-Level)
• IT Support Specialist
• Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst