INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security
Course Overview
Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security is designed for learners seeking to deepen their knowledge and advance their careers in cyber security and information assurance. Building on Level 4 foundations, this programme develops critical skills in cryptography, forensics, communications, and strategic leadership. Learners gain practical experience using virtual machines, Linux systems, and command-line environments, and are supported in aligning with industry standards such as CompTIA Security+ and CISSP.
Offered through the Global Cyber Academy, learners receive access to expert-led events, digital resources, and real-world case studies from the business and public sectors.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet at least one of the following:
A Level 4 qualification in Cyber Security or a related field
Relevant technical or risk management work experience in IT or security roles
A Level 5 qualification in another discipline with a strong interest in cyber security or risk management.
Qualification Structure
Learners must complete 4 mandatory units (each worth 30 credits) for a total of 120 credits.
🔐 Mandatory Units
Cryptography
-The science of crypto
-Cipher types
-Symmetric and asymmetric
-Methods of attack
-Standards, regulations, legal domains
-Key escrow and recovery
Digital Investigations and Forensics
-Requirement for digital investigations
-Understanding evidential data and prospects of recovery
-Mobile, portable and apps in DI
-Evidential integrity and chain of custody
-Processes and timelines
-Legal domains and cross examination
-Management and budgeting
Communications and Incident Management
-Equipment and location requisites
-Disaster Recovery and Management
-Business Continuity Management
-Crisis Management
-Cyber Resilience: including considerations of future-proofing and disruptive technology
Strategic Leadership
-Strategic leadership
-Strategic management, project management and configuration management
-Threat and risk management: global business environments
-Cultural complexity
-Ethics, compliance and governance
Key Outcomes
Upon successful completion, learners will:
Apply advanced cyber security knowledge to real-world business and public-sector challenges
Solve complex digital risk issues using a combination of theory and hands-on technical tools
Demonstrate leadership and project management capabilities in security-focused environments
Understand and uphold ethical, legal, and sustainable cyber practices
Engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Duration and Delivery
Flexible online delivery
Self-paced with tutor support
Access to e-learning materials, virtual labs, case studies, and command-line tools
Typical completion time: 6–12 months
Assessment and Verification
Each unit is assessed via work-based assignments that reflect real cyber security challenges. Assessments include:
Practical exercises
Technical reports
Strategic recommendations
Ethical evaluations
Progression Opportunities
Graduates can:
Progress to a Level 6 University Degree in Cyber Security or Information Systems
Pursue professional certifications such as:
CompTIA Security+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Apply for senior roles such as:
Cyber Security Analyst
Information Security Manager
Digital Forensics Investigator
Security Consultant