What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
Learners will learn about cybercrime and the risks and effects it has on individuals and organisations.
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Course Details
As part of this course, learners will investigate both the accidental and malicious security threats that exist to IT systems and data.
They will learn about system vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques used to protect users from risks and potential damage, including loss of data, loss of data integrity and unauthorised access to data.
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Entry Guidelines
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.
Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience.
You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently.
Satisfactory interview and demonstrate your interest in this career pathway.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Upon completing this course, you can go on to study the Level 2 Award in Cybersecurity.
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Assessment Methods
You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence.
