Applied Cyber Security

• Applied Cryptography: students will learn to use mathematical algorithms to secure data and communication channels. You will explore encryption and decryption methods, key management, digital signatures, and other essential cryptographic concepts. 
• Introduction to Software Engineering: the module introduces the fundamentals of software engineering, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. You will learn to develop software systems that meet user needs and quality standards for cyber security. 
• Computer Systems and Operating Systems: the module covers the basics of computer hardware and software, including processors, memory, storage, and input/output devices. You will also learn about operating systems, including process management, memory management, file systems, and security. 
• Systems Analysis: you will learn to analyse complex systems and processes to identify problems and propose solutions. You will use tools and techniques such as data flow diagrams, entity-relationship diagrams, and process modelling to understand system requirements and design efficient solutions. 
• Security Fundamentals with Computer Networks: introduces the fundamentals of computer network security. You will learn about common network threats and vulnerabilities and techniques for securing networks and data. Topics covered include firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, and network monitoring. 
• Threat Modelling and Intelligence: explores the techniques used to identify, analyse, and mitigate cyber threats. You will learn how to develop threat models and use intelligence-gathering techniques to assess risk and plan effective defence strategies. Topics covered include threat modelling methodologies, risk assessment, and intelligence analysis techniques. 

The teaching and assessment have been designed to make these awards work-based and employer focused. Assessment strategies have been created to support the needs of Students, Apprentices and employers; where applicable allowing for the learners to bring into their assessments the experiences and insights gained in the workplace and for the context of their work to include where possible current work challenges and opportunities so as to make the biggest impact for their higher-level skills development. Likewise, employers will be encouraged and facilitated to support learning in the workplace.