• ## Essential Units for RQF L7 Diploma in Cyber Security Online **Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• im_cybersecurity_basics** • Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity, including threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices. • **im_cybersecurity_history** • Explore the evolution of cybersecurity and its impact on society. **Module 2: Network Security
• im_network_security** • Learn about network infrastructure, security components, and network security principles. • **im_network_security_attacks** • Identify and analyze common network security attacks, such as phishing, malware, and social engineering. **Module 3: Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
• im_threat_intelligence** • Understand the importance of threat intelligence and how to gather and analyze it. • **im_incident_response** • Learn the steps involved in incident response, from containment to eradication. **Module 4: Offensive Security
• im_offensive_security** • Explore ethical hacking and its role in cybersecurity. • **im_offensive_security_tools** • Learn about offensive security tools and techniques used for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. **Module 5: Cloud Security
• im_cloud_security** • Understand the unique security challenges of cloud computing. • **im_cloud_security_solutions** • Explore cloud security solutions and best practices. **Module 6: Mobile Security
• im_mobile_security** • Learn about the security challenges faced by mobile devices. • **im_mobile_security_solutions** • Explore mobile security solutions and best practices. **Module 7: Social Engineering and Phishing
• im_social_engineering** • Understand the psychology of social engineers and how they exploit vulnerabilities. • **im_social_engineering_attacks** • Learn about different social engineering attacks and how to protect against them. **Module 8: Cryptography and Encryption
• im_cryptography** • Explore the principles of cryptography and how it protects information. • **im_encryption** • Learn about different encryption algorithms and their uses. **Module 9: Legal and Ethical Considerations
• im_legal_compliance** • Understand the legal and ethical obligations of cybersecurity professionals. • **im_ethical_considerations** • Learn about ethical principles and best practices in cybersecurity. **Module 10: Advanced Cybersecurity Topics
• im_advanced_cybersecurity** • Explore emerging cybersecurity threats and trends. • **im_cybersecurity_career_pathways** • Learn about different career paths in cybersecurity.

Assessment

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