Level 2 Award in information Systems Security Professional
The Level 2 Award in information Systems Security Professional offered by OXQUAL introduces learners to information-system security, cyber threats, data protection, safe system usage, access control, incident reporting and basic security-risk awareness.
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in information Systems Security Professional offered by OXQUAL introduces learners to information-system security, cyber threats, data protection, safe system usage, access control, incident reporting and basic security-risk awareness.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Information Systems Security Fundamentals
- Purpose of Information Security
- Common Cyber Threats
- Vulnerabilities
- Phishing Awareness
- Malware Awareness
- Ransomware Awareness
- Social-Engineering Awareness
- Information Assets
- Data Classification Awareness
- Data Protection
- User Security Responsibilities
- Password Security
- Secure Digital Behaviour
- Access-Control Fundamentals
- Authentication
- Authorisation
- Device Security
- Network-Safety Awareness
- Online-Service Security
- Security-Incident Recognition
- Incident Reporting
- Ethical Responsibilities
- Basic Security-Risk Awareness
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Individuals seeking basic cybersecurity knowledge
- Non-Technical Personnel
- New IT Users
- Administrative and Support Staff
- Learners preparing for higher-level cybersecurity study
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop basic information-security awareness.
- Strengthen safe digital behaviour.
- Improve cyber-threat recognition.
- Develop access-control awareness.
- Improve incident-reporting knowledge.
- Support progression into advanced security study.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Knowledge-based assessment.
- Assessment Format: Multiple-choice examination.
- Total Questions: 25.
- Passing Score: 60%.
- Duration: 45 minutes.
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