• ## Essential Units for Cyber Security NVQ Level 7 Diploma **Module 1: Introduction to Information Security
• im_security_basics** • Understand the fundamentals of information security, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. • **im_security_policies** • Explore essential security policies and procedures, such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001. **Module 2: Threat Landscape and Risk Management
• im_threat_landscape** • Analyze the evolving threat landscape and the various threats that can impact an organization. • **im_risk_assessment** • Learn to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify and prioritize potential threats. **Module 3: Security Technologies
• im_cyber_security_tools** • Explore a range of security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), antivirus software, and encryption solutions. • **im_vulnerability_management** • Understand the importance of vulnerability management and how to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in systems and applications. **Module 4: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
• im_incident_response** • Learn the steps involved in incident response, including containment, eradication, and recovery. • **im_disaster_recovery** • Understand the importance of disaster recovery and how to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster. **Module 5: Legal and Ethical Considerations
• im_data_protection** • Explore the legal and ethical obligations related to data protection and privacy. • **im_cybersecurity_laws** • Learn about relevant cybersecurity laws and regulations, such as HIPAA and GDPR. **Module 6: Cloud Security
• im_cloud_security** • Understand the unique security challenges associated with cloud computing, including data privacy, access control, and compliance. • **im_cloud_security_solutions** • Explore best practices for securing cloud environments, such as IAM, encryption, and vulnerability management. **Module 7: Mobile Security
• im_mobile_security** • Learn about the unique security challenges associated with mobile devices, including device management, data protection, and vulnerability management. • **im_mobile_security_solutions** • Explore best practices for securing mobile devices and data, such as encryption, authentication, and device hardening. **Module 8: Network Security
• im_network_security** • Understand the fundamentals of network security, including network segmentation, intrusion detection, and vulnerability management. • **im_wireless_security** • Learn about the unique security challenges associated with wireless networks, such as encryption, authentication, and access control. **Module 9: Social Engineering and Phishing
• im_social_engineering** • Understand the techniques used by social engineers and how to recognize and avoid phishing attacks. • **im_phishing_defense** • Learn best practices for defending against phishing attacks, such as password hygiene, multi-factor authentication, and phishing awareness training. **Module 10: Emerging Technologies and Cybersecurity
• im_cyber_threat_intelligence** • Learn about the role of threat intelligence in cybersecurity and how to gather and analyze threat intelligence. • **im_future_of_cybersecurity** • Explore the latest trends and technologies in cybersecurity, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing.

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.