Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security

Global Recognition

UK & International

Employment

90% Success Rate

Satisfaction Score

4.8 / 5 Rating

Career Flexibility

100% Flexible

Course Overview

The aim of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security is to provide learners with an extended range of understanding of networking and cybersecurity.

The units for this qualification have been taken from existing Qualifi qualifications:

  • Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security (603/3331/5)
  • Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in IT – Networking (603/4782/X)
  • Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security (603/4139/7)
  • Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking (603/4792/2)

It is envisaged that learners who successfully complete this qualifications will have gained a
broader understanding of cyber security and how to implement networking systems to
remove any such risks.

Successful completion of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber
Security provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

Specifications

DetailSpecification
Qualification titleQualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma In Networking And Cyber Security
Qualification typeVocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level5
Accreditation statusAccredited
Credit Equivalency240
Qualification number (RQF)610/3042/9
Progression routes

• QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma

• University to complete a Degree.

• Employment in an associated profession.

AvailabilityUK and international
  • Cyber Security Threat and Risk
  • Network Security and Data Communications
  • Database Security and Computer Programming
  • Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
  • Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation
  • Physical IT Networking
  • Cryptography
  • Digital Investigations and Forensics
  • System Administration
  • Network Routing and Switching
  • Network Design and Administration
  • Analyze Cyber Threats: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities within complex digital infrastructures.

  • Design Secure Networks: Architect, administer, and deploy robust physical and virtual network routing and switching systems.

  • Implement Cryptographic Controls: Apply encryption and cryptographic principles to protect data communications and sensitive databases.

  • Manage Incident Responses: Conduct thorough digital forensics, manage incident investigations, and recover compromised systems systematically.

  • Formulate Security Strategies: Develop and enforce comprehensive IT policies, governance structures, and legal compliance frameworks.

  • Administer Enterprise Systems: Manage operational system administration duties while maintaining continuous network performance and security integrity.

Approved centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to an applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. Applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

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