Level 3 Diploma in Networking & Cybersecurity

Any networking or cybersecurity project must be professionally planned out to achieve the best results. In this unit, you will learn how to manage these from start to finish, and get hands-on with project management software used in organisations globally.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Understand the principles and methodologies of project management
• Plan the various stages and milestones of a networking or cybersecurity project
• Discover how to track the progress of your project and review its outcomes

From passwords to face recognition – there are many ways we control access to our data and devices. In this unit, you will understand the concepts of identity, authorisation and authentication, and know how to use these techniques to protect information.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Compare methods of identity management and discover the value of access control
• Configure password authentications to successfully manage users’ access
• Explore the various threats and vulnerabilities associated with access control technology

The world is more connected than ever – and data communications are at the heart of this connectivity. In this unit, you will explore the methods and protocols that allow data to be transmitted across networks, and be able to implement these communications yourself.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Understand how networks communicate, and explore different types of communication devices
• Learn the fundamentals of signal theory and compare different data transmission methods
• Create direct network communications and set up interconnection devices like smartphones and tablets

Not all hackers are dangerous – many play a vital part in ensuring our networks are properly protected. In this unit, you will discover the importance of ethical hacking, as well as use tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities in systems.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Understand the role of ethical hacking and how this helps organisations stay safe
• Explore the latest ethical hacking tools and techniques to pinpoint weaknesses
• Learn how to plan ethical hacking projects and execute appropriate cyber attacks

Networks are essential to how the modern world operates, and careful management is important to keep these functioning. In this unit, you will know what it takes to administer any network and carry out crucial activities.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Dive into various network technologies, operating systems and protocols, both current and emerging
• Understand and carry out a wide range of network management functions and activities
• Interrogate networks, design security policies and perform further network processes

With network attacks growing more and more sophisticated, it’s important to know how to protect against the latest threats. In this unit, you will know what it takes to plan and protect a network, and configure devices to maximise their security.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Learn about the ever-growing range of network threats, from viruses and Trojans to spyware and brute force attacks
• Discover how different types of hardware and software are used to defend against cyber attacks
• Plan out network security procedures and configure devices for enhanced protection

Networks are the backbone of modern communication – and so much goes into making this landscape possible. In this unit, you will cover all of their key components, protocols and services, and know how to design and maintain secure networks.

Guided Learning Hours: 42
Credits: 6

• Explore the different types of networks, as well as the components and technologies at the core of these
• Understand the fundamentals of network connectivity, across both wired and wireless networks
• Know how to configure and manage a secure network, alongside methods to maintain optimal performance