Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security

The qualification has been created to develop those learners who are looking to choose, or already have chosen, a career in a business-related sector. It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so that your learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their core capabilities within the cyber security and risk management sector. The outcome of the Diploma, which is a recognised UK qualification, is for learners to develop the cyber security skills required by organisations globally.

• Qualifications at Level 3 and/or;
• Some technical and risk management experience in a computing or security business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• A Level 4 qualification in another discipline and who want to develop their careers in cyber security.

The Diploma in Cyber Security is a Level 4 Qualification made up of 6 units equating to 120 credits. All units are 20 credits in value. Each 20-credit unit approximates to a TQT of 200 hours incorporating 120 hours of GLH. 120 credits equates to 1200 hours of TQT.

• Cyber Security Threat and Risk
• Network Security and Data Communications
• Database Security and Computer Programming
• Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
• Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation
• Cyber Security Threats and Risk: Banking and Finance
• Cyber Wars

At Zone School London, we are sincerely committed to providing the best available learning facility to the students for them to learn and succeed in their academic journey. As an online vocational training provider specialized in providing top- up courses from level 2 to 8, we are acquainted with the challenges that are going to hinder the path of online/ distance learners. We provide the learners with the best, the most apt and diverse range of study resources. These resources are designed to enhance the learning experience as well as to facilitate assignments and thereby ensure the availability of the necessary resources and materials to succeed in their course area

There are several online resources for students to learn and acquire knowledge from and these include E-learning platforms, course materials, video lectures, online databases, tutors, live support and other digital resources.

In additional our qualified professors will provide online classes for each module and learners have the opportunity to ask their doubts and queries anytime through our discussion forums to the tutors

The Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security opens career opportunities in roles such as network security administrator, cybersecurity analyst, IT security consultant, and risk management expert.

• Network Security Administrator: Manages and secures an organization’s network infrastructure to prevent cyber attacks.  
• Cybersecurity Analyst: Monitors systems for potential security threats and responds to incidents.  
• IT Security Consultant: Provides expert advice on securing IT systems and protecting sensitive data.  
• Risk Management Expert: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates cybersecurity risks in business operations.

Learners completing the Level 4 Diploma can progress to:

• a Higher Education Level 5 course in Cyber Security, or
• directly into employment in an associated profession