• ## Essential Units for NVQ Cyber Security Online Course Level 7 **Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals** • Understand the importance of cybersecurity, types of cyberattacks, and basic security principles. • **Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities** • Explore various cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and how to identify them. **Module 2: Network Security
• Network Security Fundamentals** • Learn the basics of network security, including network segmentation, access control, and intrusion detection. • **Wireless Network Security** • Understand the risks and solutions for securing wireless networks, including encryption, authentication, and intrusion prevention. **Module 3: Operating System Security
• Operating System Security** • Explore the security measures specific to operating systems, including user management, process management, and system hardening. • **Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing** • Learn how to identify and assess vulnerabilities in operating systems and conduct penetration testing to identify and fix them. **Module 4: Application Security
• Application Security** • Understand the importance of application security and how to identify and mitigate application vulnerabilities. • **SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting** • Learn about SQL injection and cross-site scripting, and how to prevent them. **Module 5: Cloud Security
• Cloud Security** • Explore the security challenges of cloud computing, including data privacy, access control, and compliance. • **Cloud Security Solutions** • Learn about cloud security solutions, such as IAM, encryption, and intrusion detection. **Module 6: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
• Incident Response** • Understand the steps involved in incident response, including containment, eradication, and recovery. • **Disaster Recovery** • Learn about disaster recovery planning and how to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster. **Module 7: Social Engineering and Phishing
• Social Engineering** • Understand the psychology of social engineers and how they use social engineering techniques to gain access to systems and data. • **Phishing** • Learn about phishing attacks and how to identify and avoid them. **Module 8: Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Cybersecurity Law and Regulations** • Understand relevant laws and regulations governing cybersecurity, such as GDPR and HIPAA. • **Cybersecurity and Privacy** • Explore the ethical considerations and best practices for handling sensitive data. **Module 9: Advanced Security Topics
• Advanced Network Security** • Explore advanced network security topics, such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and vulnerability assessment tools. • **Advanced Application Security** • Learn about advanced application security topics, such as application vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. **Module 10: Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Career Landscape** • Explore the different career paths available in cybersecurity, including security analyst, security engineer, and penetration tester. • **Cybersecurity Certifications** • Learn about the different cybersecurity certifications available and how to obtain them.

Assessment

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