Gateway Level 1 Award in Cybersecurity

This beginners course is intended for those who have some knowledge of computers but would like to know more about Cybersecurity. You may be considering a career in Cybersecurity and will use this to give you a taste of what is involved. It is recommended that you complete the Essential Digital Skills Qualification (EDSQ) Level 1 first to give you a basic understanding of how to use the computer.

This qualification is knowledge based and will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence. It will help you to learn about cybercrime and learn to understand routine protective methods use to maintain cybersecurity, including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.

Once this qualification has been achieved you may be able to progress on to the Level 2 Award in Cybersecurity or consider the Level 1 in Introduction to Programming instead.