Cybersecurity

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know security protection and risk management issues.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain threats to IT systems and data.

    Include both internal and external threats.

  • 1.2.

    Analyse factors that affect the vulnerability of IT systems and data.

2.

Understand measures to protect IT systems and data from current and evolving threats.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain measures used by individuals and businesses to protect IT systems and data from current and evolving threats.

  • 2.2.

    Compare security measures used to protect IT systems and data.

  • 2.3.

    Explain how ethical hacking can be used to protect IT systems and data

3.

Understand current legal and ethical requirements related to IT security policies and procedures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Summarise legal requirements and IT security policies and procedures that exist to protect IT systems and data

  • 3.2.

    Explain ethical and unethical conduct when using IT systems.