Diploma in Cyber Security
This diploma teaches cybersecurity through hands-on security analysis and incident response using real scenarios. You'll learn vulnerability identification, security incident management, and protection strategies including ethical hacking, digital forensics, and security policy development. The coursework includes penetration testing, security breach analysis, cryptography, and network security using professional security tools. Most students finish in 12 months and can either enter security roles or progress to final-year degrees. It's accredited via our partner Qualifi at Level 4&5, recognized by universities. Success requires analytical thinking and commitment to staying current with evolving threats.
Who's this for?
Security Minded
You've always been interested in cybersecurity but don't know how to break in. Learn practical security skills without starting from scratch with a whole degree.
Career Pivots
Your current tech role is fine but cybersecurity looks more interesting and stable. Build security expertise while maintaining your current income and experience.
Hands-On Learners
You want to actually secure systems and investigate incidents, not just memorize security frameworks. Practice on real scenarios and build practical skills.
What you'll learn
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to break through in the tech world.
Security Assessment
Identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks before the bad actors find them first.
Incident Response
Handle security breaches and incidents professionally when things go wrong, because they will.
Risk Management
Assess and communicate security risks to non-technical people who need to make business decisions.
Digital Forensics
Investigate security incidents and gather evidence properly for legal and compliance requirements.
Security Policy Development
Create practical security policies that people will actually follow and that protect the organization.
Modules
What you'll get:
Level 4 & 5, earning 240 university credits with a fast-track to a degree.
Hands-on coding experience with Huxton.
Expert CV and career support to land top tech roles.
Exclusive community of mentors and industry pros.
Keep your job while you upskill
Access live Q&A sessions with instructors for real-time help
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