Unit 1

Understand Cyber Security Principles

This unit introduces learners to the foundational concepts of cyber security, emphasising its importance and the repercussions of insufficient security measures. Learners will familiarise themselves with core terminology and learn to differentiate between good and bad actors in cyberspace, understanding their behaviours and motivations. Furthermore, the unit explores the critical principle of 'security by design', discussing its advantages, disadvantages, and the potential consequences of not considering security elements during the design phase of systems and networks.