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International Higher National Diploma in Cyber Security (Level 5)

The purpose of the International Higher National Diploma in Cyber Security (Level 5) is to develop students professionally and individually self-reflecting who are able to satisfy the demands of the business sector and work in a constantly changing world around them.

This course develops your ability to understand business issues, analyze management problems and find workable solutions. The course introduces you to the fundamental concepts that are essential to understanding how businesses function so that if you either opt for higher education or join a business, you will stand out with your critically developed understanding of the key skills needed to thrive in the business world.

This International Higher National Diploma in Business Administration (Level 5) serves as a basis for your further business education and attracting employment opportunities.

After the successful completion of the Programme, you will earn a UK 120 credit hours Certification awarded by MSBM partners.

Course Details

Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials which comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources. Within the modules are self-testing exercises. You must take care in answering these. Although they are not marked nor do they count towards your final assessment, the marking is tested against your scoring on the final assessment to check for consistency of score.


Successful completion of the full Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security will equip students with the essential credentials to pursue careers in network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, information security management, and other roles within the cyber security industry.


Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to learn the following:
  • Focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring robust protection in information systems.
  • Explores the creation of intelligent systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence
  • Introduces techniques for designing and managing efficient systems for storing and retrieving data.
  • Examines methods for investigating digital evidence to support legal cases and uncover cybercrimes.
  • Focuses on legal and ethical methods of testing and improving system security by simulating cyberattacks.
  • Explores techniques for analyzing malicious software to understand its functionality and mitigate threats.

Accreditation

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.  Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

University Progression

University Top-up

On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from Girne American University. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.

(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)


University Progression

Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression.

Entry Requirements

For entry into Level 5 International Higher National Diploma in Cyber Security, learners must possess:


* Relevant/Local Board of Examination Result in your Country, which must include at least 5 'C' Grades in English and 4 other subjects. 

* Mock Examination Results can also be accepted for initial Conditional Admission, pending the release of the Board of Examination Results. (This is assessed on a case by case basis). 

* Learner must be 18 years and older at the start of the Course. 

OR

Mature Learners (21 years and older) with work experience in supervisory, leadership, or management roles. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).

Course Modules

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

  • Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Course Structure and Guidelines

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Harvard Referencing Style Guide

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Title Page

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module Develops intelligent systems that simulate human cognition for decision-making and automation.

  • Chapter 1 - AI

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - AI

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module explains designing, managing, and optimizing structured data storage and retrieval systems.

  • Chapter 1 - Databases

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Databases

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module helps in Investigating and analysing digital evidence to uncover cybercrimes and incidents.

  • Chapter 1 - Digital Forensics

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Digital Forensics

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module explains how to simulate cyberattacks to evaluate and enhance system security.

  • Chapter 1 - Ethical Hacking

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Ethical Hacking

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module examines malicious software to understand its behaviour and mitigate risks.

  • Chapter 1 - Malware Analysis

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Malware Analysis

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module explains techniques to identify vulnerabilities and ensure robust system security through rigorous testing.

  • Chapter 1 - Security Testing

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Security Testing

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

Workshops

This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.

Visa Requirements

There is no Visa requirement for this programme.

The purpose of the International Higher National Diploma in Cyber Security (Level 5) is to develop students professionally and individually self-reflecting who are able to satisfy the demands of the business sector and work in a constantly changing world around them.

This course develops your ability to understand business issues, analyze management problems and find workable solutions. The course introduces you to the fundamental concepts that are essential to understanding how businesses function so that if you either opt for higher education or join a business, you will stand out with your critically developed understanding of the key skills needed to thrive in the business world.

This International Higher National Diploma in Business Administration (Level 5) serves as a basis for your further business education and attracting employment opportunities.

After the successful completion of the Programme, you will earn a UK 120 credit hours Certification awarded by MSBM partners.

Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials which comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources. Within the modules are self-testing exercises. You must take care in answering these. Although they are not marked nor do they count towards your final assessment, the marking is tested against your scoring on the final assessment to check for consistency of score.


Successful completion of the full Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security will equip students with the essential credentials to pursue careers in network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, information security management, and other roles within the cyber security industry.


Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to learn the following:
  • Focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring robust protection in information systems.
  • Explores the creation of intelligent systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence
  • Introduces techniques for designing and managing efficient systems for storing and retrieving data.
  • Examines methods for investigating digital evidence to support legal cases and uncover cybercrimes.
  • Focuses on legal and ethical methods of testing and improving system security by simulating cyberattacks.
  • Explores techniques for analyzing malicious software to understand its functionality and mitigate threats.

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

  • Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Course Structure and Guidelines

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Harvard Referencing Style Guide

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Title Page

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module Develops intelligent systems that simulate human cognition for decision-making and automation.

  • Chapter 1 - AI

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - AI

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module explains designing, managing, and optimizing structured data storage and retrieval systems.

  • Chapter 1 - Databases

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Databases

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module helps in Investigating and analysing digital evidence to uncover cybercrimes and incidents.

  • Chapter 1 - Digital Forensics

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Digital Forensics

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module explains how to simulate cyberattacks to evaluate and enhance system security.

  • Chapter 1 - Ethical Hacking

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Ethical Hacking

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module examines malicious software to understand its behaviour and mitigate risks.

  • Chapter 1 - Malware Analysis

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Malware Analysis

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

This module explains techniques to identify vulnerabilities and ensure robust system security through rigorous testing.

  • Chapter 1 - Security Testing

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Chapter 2 - Security Testing

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.  Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

University Top-up

On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from Girne American University. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.

(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)


University Progression

Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression.

For entry into Level 5 International Higher National Diploma in Cyber Security, learners must possess:


* Relevant/Local Board of Examination Result in your Country, which must include at least 5 'C' Grades in English and 4 other subjects. 

* Mock Examination Results can also be accepted for initial Conditional Admission, pending the release of the Board of Examination Results. (This is assessed on a case by case basis). 

* Learner must be 18 years and older at the start of the Course. 

OR

Mature Learners (21 years and older) with work experience in supervisory, leadership, or management roles. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).

This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.

There is no Visa requirement for this programme.

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