University Undergraduate Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security (2year)

Course name: University Undergraduate Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security (2year)

No. of units:

CSEC01 to CSEC05 and 4IT06 , 4IT06 , DSC01, DCS02 , 5IT04 , 5IT05 ,5IT06

Qualification:

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security - (610/3042/9)

Course option

£4,500 / £6,900 / £8,500

About This Course

Aim of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security

The aim of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security is to

provide learners with an extended range of understanding of networking and cybersecurity.

The units for this qualification have been taken from existing Qualifi qualifications:

Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security (603/3331/5)
Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in IT – Networking (603/4782/X)
Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security (603/4139/7)
Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking (603/4792/2)

It is envisaged that learners who successfully complete these qualifications will have gained a broader understanding of cyber security and how to implement networking systems to

remove any such risks.

Successful completion of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber

Security provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

The qualification will:

advanced levels of higher education learning
prepare learners for employment; and  
support a range of senior IT and Digital, Data and Security roles in the workplace.

Examples of University Progression

University of Sunderland – On Campus
Anglia Ruskin University
Coventry University

Progression routes:

Completing the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security will enable learners to progress to:
QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma.
University to complete a Degree.
Employment in an associated profession

Entry Requirements

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

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to

complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate. The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 20 or over.

Entry to the qualification will be through centre interviews and applicants will be expected to hold a Level 6 qualification. In certain circumstances learners who have relevant industry knowledge may be gain entry to the qualification.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of assessment (leading to the award of credit) that considers whether learners can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit. through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess, and so do not need to develop through a course of learning.

Diploma in Cyber Security is a Level 7 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 equate to 1200 hours of TQT.

Awarding Body

Qualification

Qualification Numbers: Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security - (610/3042/9)

Qualification number (RQF):

Course Details

Unit CSEC01: Cyber Security Threat and Risk: Level 4

Cyber security breaches cause significant personal and organisational damage and pose a clear and present risk to business profitability and resilience. Forbes, the business magazine, estimates that the annual cost of cyber-crime might reach (or surpass) $2Trillion by 2019. At a ground-level, Cyber security breaches are causing business insolvencies and posing challenges to employee safety and wellbeing

Unit CSEC02: Network Security and Data Communications – Level 4

In this unit the learner will look at the component parts of digital communications and interoperability with IT networks, hardware, firmware and software components. The inherent insecurity of the internet will be described and discussed. What are the basics of computer science and technology? How do computers communicate with one another? How can networks communicate and how can we plan their security architecture in a more proactive and organised manner?

Unit CSEC03: Database Security and Computer Programming – Level 4

Database security concerns the use of a broad range of information security controls to protect databases (potentially including the data, the database applications or stored functions, the database systems, the database servers and the associated network links) against compromises of their confidentiality, integrity and availability. It involves various types or categories of controls, such as technical, procedural/administrative and physical. Database security is a specialist topic within the broader realms of computer security, information security and risk management.

Unit CSEC04: Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics – level 4

The aim of this unit is to develop learners understanding of what constitutes effective security management in relation to different types of cyber threat that can affect organisations and individuals. Learners will have the opportunity to analyse and review a response to a cyber security incident.

Unit CSEC05: Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation: Level 4

Knowing how to build a cyber defence strategy, what legal tools require consideration, how policies can be written and embedded, are all vital ingredients to successful in-house cyber

security practices.

In this unit the learner will bring together knowledge acquired from previous units and build on this in relation to developing plausible strategic plans, executive buy-in and legal

compliance. Key questions and challenges are posed:

What is ‘strategy’ and what can a ‘cyber security strategy’ look like?
How do we achieve senior-level buy-in?
How do we monitor and safeguard compliance, particularly if our operations are

dispersed across a multinational environment?

What are the key legal requirements and industry standards that can assist and enhance our cyber security strategies and practices?

Unit 4IT06: Physical IT Networking: Level 5

This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of physical networking and basic network administration skills. It covers knowledge of computer networks.

Unit DSC01: Cryptography – Level 5

The process of encrypting and decrypting information forms the basis of much computer, device and network security. Cryptography is designed and used to protect the confidentiality, integrity and authenticity of information. From the very beginnings of computing, and throughout the industry’s evolution, the establishment of policies, guidelines and laws has shaped the disciplines of information security and organisational resilience in profound and, often, unintended, ways.

Unit DCS02: Digital Investigations and Forensics: Level 5

This unit describes and explains how to conduct investigations with cyber-enabled equipment, including on public-internet-facing networks, or other network environments. Much evidence is lost or ruled inadmissible within courts and tribunal environments because it has been mishandled and corrupted (or could have been) by investigators, or those with a perceived chain of custody over the data. Moreover, in a planet of several billion cyber-enabled devices, but few qualified cyber investigators, it is now the case that many organisations have to manage part or all of a cyber incident investigation, because the national CERT or police/security agencies are otherwise prioritised.

Unit 5IT04: System Administration: Level 5

This unit aims to provide the knowledge needed to administer a system in Linux and Windows. Topics covered include user and group management; file system management; task automation; shell scripting; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers; mail servers; domain name servers; files and printers sharing; basic utilities and tools; application management; registry; local and group policies; backup policies; restore policies and performance tuning.

Unit 5IT05: Network Routing and Switching: Level 5

This unit aims to deliver the knowledge needed to carry out switching and the knowledge and skills needed to carry out routing – how to set up and configure a router and switches to interconnect a multi area network. The unit covers computer networks routing and switching including Router Information Protocol (RIP); Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

Unit 5IT06: Network Design and Administration: Level 5

This unit aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to enable learners to design a network i.e. how to scale and connect different networks to form an effective interconnecting network. It covers hierarchical network design; gathering network requirements; identifying network performance issues.

All unit grading is shown on the qualification transcript.
QUALIFI Level 5 Advanced Diploma Cyber Security is pass/fail.
Pass mark is 40% for each unit.
QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations is pass/fail.
Pass mark is 40% fo reach unit.
Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications are graded:
Fail – 0-39%
Pass – 40%-59%
Merit – 60% – 69%
Distinction 70%+

Learners’ assessments will be marked internally by the approved centre and will be subject to external moderation by QUALIFI prior to certification.

Assignment Listing

Are based on Learning and Assessment Criteria as its in the course specifications.

Summative assessment is used to evaluate learner competence and progression at the end of a unit or component. Summative assessment should take place when the assessor deems that the learner is at a stage where competence can be demonstrated.

Formative assessment is an integral part of the assessment process, involving both the tutor/assessor and the learner about their progress during the course of study. Formative assessment takes place prior to summative assessment and focuses on helping the learner to reflect on their learning and improve their performance and does not confirm achievement of grades at this stage

Learning Outcomes:

External Quality Assurance Arrangements All centres are required to complete an approval process to be recognised as an approved centre. Centres must have the ability to support learners. Centres must commit to working with QUALIFI and its team of External Quality Assurers (EQAs). Approved centres are required to have in place qualified and experienced tutors and all tutors are required to undertake regular continued professional development (CPD). Approved centres will be monitored by QUALIFI External Quality Assurers (EQAs) to ensure compliance with QUALIFI requirements and to ensure that learners are provided with appropriate learning opportunities, guidance and formative assessment. QUALIFI’s guidance relating to invigilation, preventing plagiarism and collusion will apply to

centres.

Unless otherwise agreed, QUALIFI:

sets all assessments.
moderate’s assessments prior to certification.
awards the final mark and issues certificates.

There are mandatory and optional units for this qualification. All units cover a number of topics relating to learning outcomes. Each unit has the equivalency of 20 credits.

Units

Mandatory

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
Physical IT Networking
Cryptography
Digital Investigations and Forensics
System Administration
Network Routing and Switching
Network Design and Administration

Career Path

The rationale of the Diploma 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. It is also to provide a pathway via learner credits and potential direct entry into related Level 7 Cyber Security and/or Risk Management Degree programmes. All QUALIFI programmes create learning that advances the thought leadership of organisations, offering conceptual and practical insights that are applicable in the companies of today and tomorrow.

Furthermore, we look to develop the cyber security team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for that industry.

The qualification will:

advanced levels of higher education learning
prepare learners for employment; and  
support a range of senior IT and Digital, Data and Security roles in the workplace

University Top-up

On completion of this course students have the opportunity to complete an Degree programme from a range of UK universities. With level diploma, you are qualifying for university year 3 for degree.

University of Gloucestershire
Anglia Ruskin University
University of Bolton
University of Sunderland
Westcliff University
Northampton University
University of Derby

And More:

Am I eligible for this programme

To enrol onto the level 5 programme, you must be either.

a)a university graduate who is over 18 years old, or

b)a non-university graduate over 24-year-old, and with at least five years of managerial experience.

What is included in the cost of my course?

All course material, including online modules and written assignments.
Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
Dedicated student support
Access to an online social learning forum
Assignment marking and feedback.
FREE TOTUM student discount card
FREE laptop*
FREE access to Our Hubs

Course Fees

The fee for the level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security course is £3,800.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

Credit or debit card.
Bank transfer.
Interest free monthly instalments
PayPal

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