Cyber Security Leadership

1.  Understand the principles of cyber security

1. Explore the types of cyber-attacks that exist
2. Analyse the implications to an organisation of having a cyber attack
3. Explain the organisational policies and procedures which need to be in place to protect against cyber security attacks
4. Explore the benefit of monitoring users, devices and activity on a network

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2.  Understand the importance of user awareness

1. Analyse the importance of training staff on cyber security
2. Examine methods and content needed for training staff on cyber awareness
3. Evaluate the processes used to keep up to date with emerging cyber trends

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3.  Understand cyber security protection methods

1. Analyse the purpose of implementing cyber security measures across an organisation
2. Evaluate the methods used to protect systems
3. Analyse how to deploy security protection methods
4. Analyse how to configure system settings to increase security
5. Analyse the considerations to make when recommending cyber security protection methods

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4.  Understand cyber security testing

1. Evaluate the importance of completing vulnerability testing on a network
2. Evaluate the importance of scheduling simulated attacks on a network
3. Explain how to configure and test application and network security

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5.  Understand how to manage a cyber-attack

1. Analyse the steps to take when there are indicators of a cyber attack
2. Explain the communication methods used to inform stakeholders of a potential or actual cyber attack
3. Examine the process of completing a root cause analysis
4. Evaluate changes in cyber security working practices as a result of findings

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6.  Be able to manage cyber security in an organisation

1. Install protection methods on end point devices
2. Setup and configure group policies on software
3. Setup and configure monitoring software on a network

• The assessment strategy for this course is designed to test all the learning outcomes.
• Learners must demonstrate successful achievement of all learning outcomes to pass the course.

• The assessment criteria for a pass will be presented with the summative exercise.
• Further information and guidance on the assessment will be made available through the tutor.

To pass the unit a 40% overall grade must be achieved.