How will the Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security help me develop practical skills?

The Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security will help you develop practical skills applicable to real-world scenarios and cyber security challenges through its comprehensive curriculum and flexible online learning.

If "How will the Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security help me develop practical skills?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security is the right next move.

• Online delivery suits careers that cannot pause for campus study — materials and assessments stay in the LSBR portal.
• Map the Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security outcomes to the role title or promotion you want in the next 12–24 months.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security is usually a strong fit.

Core modules and themes from the Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security:

• Cryptography — 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. In this unit learners will be introduced to the concept and history of cryptography, and its subdisciplines (including cryptology), and how cyber-enabled networks and devices have their communications security underpinned by cryptographic methods and sector standards. Learners will explore methods of attack, including side-channel, additional encryption methods and escrow principles and key. Learners will look at how businesses can deploy encryption to enhance their information security approaches. Learners will develop an understanding of security technical and generic management and leadership teaching. Much of this teaching will be particularly relevant to learners wishing to move into more advanced Information Security Management technical qualifications, including the CompTIA Security + accreditation and the Cyber Security industry gold standard: The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Digital Investigations and Forensics — 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. In this unit learners will examine the requirements for digital investigations including team formations and tools, understanding the prospects of recovering information, gathering evidential data (including from mobile and IoT devices), safeguarding evidential integrity, as well as the complexity and challenges of storing and presenting evidence within legal environments. Learners will develop an understanding of security technical and generic management and leadership teaching. Much of this teaching will be particularly relevant to learners wishing to move into more advanced Information Security Management technical qualifications, including the CompTIA Security + accreditation and the cyber security industry gold standard: The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Communications and Incident Management — 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. In this unit learners will examine the requirements for digital investigations including team formations and tools, understanding the prospects of recovering information, gathering evidential data (including from mobile and IoT devices), safeguarding evidential integrity, as well as the complexity and challenges of storing and presenting evidence within legal environments. Learners will develop an understanding of security technical and generic management and leadership teaching. Much of this teaching will be particularly relevant to learners wishing to move into more advanced Information Security Management technical qualifications, including the CompTIA Security + accreditation and the cyber security industry gold standard: The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Strategic Leadership — In order for an organisation to be more cyber secure, leadership across employee and stakeholder networks is required to be delivered by the C-Suite. However, what happens if the C-Suite either doesn’t listen or doesn’t understand the Tier One threat posed by information security vulnerabilities. In this unit learners will develop an understanding of the key features of tech leadership and performance management. Learners will evaluate strategic leadership and management approaches, within a tech sector setting, and what it means to be a ‘senior levelinfluencer’. Learners will also develop an understanding of security technical and generic management and leadership teaching. Much of this teaching will be particularly relevant to learners wishing to move into more advanced Information Security Management technical qualifications, including the CompTIA Security + accreditation and the Cyber Security industry gold standard: The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). The unit is also highly applicable to learners who are considering taking an MBA, or MBA in Cyber Security, at a later date or who looking to advance into senior management roles within their organisation or sector.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 5 qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
• Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification OR
• learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers OR
• work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but No formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.