The Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security is a vocational qualification designed for individuals who are looking to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity.

The qualification covers the following areas:

• The ability to read and utilise relevant technical and security literature (including threat intelligence feeds), hardware and software, with a proficient or developed competence
• Understanding: the ability to think independently and solve potential overarching cyber security issues within a business or organisation
• Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems in the cyber security and digital risk management domains within their workplace and/or sector
• Recognise the moral and ethical issues of business practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct, including in relation to conducting investigations, audits and incident responses
• An appreciation of the interdisciplinary and interdependent nature of cyber security within wider business and service provision, and broader operating environments and supply chains
• Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way; engage in credible debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists in relation to cyber securityrelated issues and challenges

The qualification is suitable for individuals who have some prior knowledge or experience in cybersecurity and are looking to develop their skills to an advanced level or who are looking to progress their career in the cybersecurity industry.