Cyber Security | AAQ

Course summary

The Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Cyber Security will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will help prepare you for progression to undergraduate study when taken alongside other qualifications and are relevant to the digital technology sector. Students will have the opportunity to apply what you learn to real-life contexts, such as: • Assessing for risks to networks, devices and applications and creating risk assessments. • Auditing the measures used to prevent cyberattacks. • Designing policies that control access to systems and educate users in cyberattack • prevention. This course opens multiple progression routes, including direct entry into junior IT and security roles, higher apprenticeships, or university study in cyber security, computer science, or digital forensics. With the growing demand for cyber professionals, this qualification is an excellent first step towards careers such as Security Analyst, Network Technician, or progression into advanced roles like Ethical Hacker or Cyber Security Engineer.