Cyber Security

Improve your skills in cyber security with B&FC’s Certificate of Higher Education in Cyber Security. As cyber threats grow, the demand for skilled professionals in this domain has never been higher. Whether you're an established tech enthusiast or someone looking to pivot into this dynamic field, our course is tailored for you.

This program not only equips you with the core skills to combat and understand emerging cyber threats but also seamlessly integrates business acumen, ensuring you're not just tech-savvy, but also business-smart. Navigate the interplay between technical security necessities and potential commercial requirements with ease.

Our modules, are curated in-line with industry benchmarks, are both comprehensive and compelling:

• Cyber Security Architecture: Understand the backbone of digital defence structures.

• Threat Intelligence: Gain insights into potential risks and stay ahead of cyber adversaries.

• Legislation: Navigate the laws and regulations governing the digital realm.

• Security by Design: Learn the art of building systems with security at their core.

• Cyber Security Management: Master the strategies to oversee and streamline cyber defence mechanisms.

• Systems and Programming: Delve into the technicalities and intricacies of systems and their secure coding.

This course at Blackpool and The Fylde College is delivered as part of the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology, meaning you'll benefit from industry-focused technical training designed with leading employers

Course modules at level 4

Module title Code Credits Optional

Threat Intelligence DP4MD025 20 No

Legislation DP4MD026 20 No

Security by Design DP4MD027 20 No

Cyber Security Architecture DP4MD028 20 No

Cyber Security Management DP4MD029 20 No

Systems and Programming DP4MD030 20 No

https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/course/dp1he011

Reports/Essays: These assessments require students to delve deep into specific topics, presenting detailed written analyses, arguments, or research findings in a structured format.

Presentations: In presentations, students orally convey their knowledge or research on a topic, often using visual aids like slides to engage and inform their audience.

Group Presentations: Here, teams of students collaborate to present on a topic. This not only assesses individual knowledge but also evaluates teamwork and collaborative skills.

Practical Skills Assessments: These are hands-on evaluations where students demonstrate specific skills or competencies in real-time, often within a lab or practical setting.

ePortfolio Development: Students compile an electronic portfolio, showcasing their skills, achievements, and reflections throughout their learning journey, often using multimedia elements.

Written Examination: This traditional assessment method tests students' knowledge and understanding of course material through written responses to questions in a timed setting.

Case Studies: Students analyse real or hypothetical situations to identify issues, solutions, and outcomes, demonstrating their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.

Comparative Studies: In these assessments, students evaluate and contrast two or more subjects, theories, or case studies, drawing conclusions from their differences and similarities.

Assessment Method Level 4

Coursework 47%

Exam 5%

Practical 0%