Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security

The aim of the Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security is to offer learners an advanced knowledge of the industry by deepening their awareness of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.

The core objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the cyber security sector.

The Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security aims to give learners the opportunity to:

• Gain a recognised qualification from an internationally recognised Awarding Organisation.
• Develop research and critical thinking abilities to carry out independent cyber security research.
• Develop competence in security management (risk assessment, compliance, and governance)
• Gain in-depth knowledge of network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and cloud security.
• Develop an understanding of ethical and legal aspects relating to privacy, compliance, and the legal frameworks that regulate cyber operations.

• Learners who possess qualifications at Level 4 and/or;
• Learners who have some technical and risk management work experience in a computing or security business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in cyber security and/or risk management.

The Diploma in Cyber Security is made up of 120 credits which equates to 1200 hours of TQT.

• Fundamentals of Cyber Security
• Network, Infrastructure and Systems Security
• Applications of Cyber Security
• Security Management and Governance
• Cryptography

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 7 Diploma in Cyber Security opens career opportunities in senior roles such as security architect, chief information security officer (CISO), cybersecurity strategist, and cybersecurity researcher.  

• Security Architect: Designs and implements robust security frameworks for complex IT infrastructures.  
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Leads an organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy and risk management.  
• Cybersecurity Strategist: Develops long-term security plans and policies to mitigate emerging threats

Completing the Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security will allow learners to progress to:

• A university partner, where they can complete a further 60 credits to receive a full master’s degree
• Directly into employment in an associated profession