Useful Information
Mode of Study: Distance Learning
Level: 2
Duration: 12 Weeks
Awarding/Validation Body: NCFE
Funding Information:
Please note that this course is only available for funding to individuals residing outside the Greater London area. Typically, eligible learners will have postcodes that fall outside this catchment area. For more information, please refer to the GLA postcode map. https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_postcode_map_a3_map1.pdf. If you are uncertain about your residency status, please contact our Admissions Department at 020 8760 5934 or via email at admissions@croydon.ac.uk.
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Course Overview
In today's increasingly digital world, cybersecurity is rapidly becoming a major concern for many organizations. With the rise of complex online scams and cybercrime, it is essential for organizations to understand preventative measures to maintain cybersecurity. This includes implementing effective techniques and security checks to store data securely.
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Course Highlights
This Course Includes the Following Units:
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Introduction to Cybersecurity,
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Understanding Terminology Used in Cybersecurity
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- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Cybersecurity,
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Common Threats to Cybersecurity,
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Methods for Maintaining Cybersecurity,
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Collaborating with Others in Cybersecurity.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
This online course serves as an essential starting point for anyone looking to launch a career in cybersecurity.
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Assessment
You will be assessed throughout the course through a series of integrated assessment questions. Your answers are automatically saved, allowing you to revise and edit them at any time before submission. Once you submit your responses, your tutor will mark them and provide feedback on each question.
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course; however, learners should possess at least a Level 1 qualification in literacy or an equivalent credential. Our Level 1 and 2 distance learning courses are available free of charge for those eligible for government funding, provided you meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Must be 19 years or older.
- Age 19-23: You must hold a full Level 2 qualification or higher, such as five GCSEs or O Levels at grades A-C (or 9-4), two or three AS Levels, one A Level, NVQ Level 2, First Certificate, or Principles of Learning Level 2.
- Age 24 and Over: No qualifications are required. - Enrolment Status: You must not be enrolled in any other distance learning course with us,
- Residency Requirement: You must have been living in the UK for the last three years.
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