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Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security is a comprehensive and industry-focused qualification designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to protect computer systems, networks, and digital data from cyber threats. This course is ideal for individuals starting their cyber security career or professionals who want to develop deeper understanding of modern cyber security practices.
With the growing rise of cyber-attacks across businesses, governments, and organisations globally, skilled cyber security professionals are in high demand. This Level 4 qualification provides a strong foundation in network security, digital forensics, ethical and legal frameworks, cyber threat analysis, encryption, and risk management. Learners gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on skills aligned with real-world scenarios.
Equivalent to the RQF Level 4, which is academically equivalent to First year degree level qualification.
Benefits of Doing a Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security Online
Studying Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security online offers learners a flexible, accessible, and career-focused route to advancing their skills within the sector. Key benefits include:
- Flexible Learning
- Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it ideal for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.
- Cost-Effective
- Online learning removes the need for travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses, making education more affordable.
- Access to Quality Resources
- Students gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and dedicated tutor support through an online learning portal.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- The qualification develops essential leadership and management skills, supporting progression into supervisory and career roles within the health and social care sector.
Course Delivery
The qualification is delivered fully online through:
- Virtual Learning Platform: Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
- Tutor Support: Regular guidance via email, online forums,
- Independent Study: Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
- Obtain assignment: marking and feedback.
- Online Assessments: Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
- Acquire: Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
- Receive excellent-quality study notes.
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Modules
To achieve the Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security, learners must achieve 120 credits in total.
All Units are mandatory
Unit 1 Cyber Security Threat and Risk
- Understand complex business cyber security threats and risks
- Understand recent mega breaches and explain malware and ransomware attacks
- Understand how threats and malicious hackers are advancing and developing customised intrusion tools.
Unit 2 Network Security and Data Communications
- Understand how computers and digital devices communicate with one another over a network.
- Understand, at a strategic level, how computer networking, web applications and software can be exploited.
- Understand methods of security prevention and systems hardening.
Unit 3 Database Security and Computer Programming
- Understand the broad range of information security controls to protect databases.
- Understand types of database categories of control.
- Understand the underpinning concepts and models of cloud-based storage solutions.
Unit 4 Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
- Understand the role and composite parts of Incident Response as a business function and how CERTS operate
- Understand aligned task/task forces for Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management.
- Understand how major computer incidents are formally investigated
Unit 5 Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation
- Understand the concept of strategy, strategic management, planning and buy-in in relation to cyber security
- Understand how legislation, formal industry standards, training and accreditations support cyber security
- Understand how to implement Plan, Do, Check and Act security and risk management policies.
Unit 6 Cyber Security Threats and Risks: Banking and Finance
- Understand the threats and risks facing traditional and emerging financial services.
- Understand the architectural structures of traditional and emerging financial markets.
- Understand how payments systems connect to underpinning financial services architecture.
Entry Requirements
- To study a Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Securitylearner must be aged of 18 and above.
- Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification.
Qualifications
At the core of Qualifi’s mission is the creation and awarding of respected qualifications, built on a rigorous focus on high standards and consistency. Qualifi is recognised as an Awarding Organisation (AO) by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, and is also a signatory to the BIS international quality commitments.
Assessment requirements
- Assessment is via assignment submission only.
- No Exams
Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)
- The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 5-9 months.
- Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.
Progression – Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security
Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:
1. Higher Education
Learners may progress to higher-level qualifications such as:
- Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security
- Level 5 Diploma in Computing or Information Technology
- Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security
- Bachelor’s Degree programmes in Cyber Security, Computing, Information Technology, Network Engineering
2. Employment Opportunities
Learners can advance into a variety of entry-level roles within legal and professional organisations, including:
- Junior Cyber Security Analyst
- IT Support Technician
- Network Support Assistant
- Cyber Security Support Technician
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst – Trainee
- Information Security Assistant
- Technical Support Technician
- Helpdesk Support Analyst
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