L2 Award in Cybersecurity

Learners will explore the everyday risks that threaten a business—from accidental data loss to targeted cyber-attacks—and discover simple, effective ways to protect devices, networks and sensitive information.

The course covers essential security measures such as strong passwords, access controls, antivirus tools, firewalls, encryption and secure backup routines. Learners can also see how ethical hacking techniques can help identify weaknesses before they turn into real problems.

Alongside practical skills, the course explains the key UK laws and policies small businesses must follow, including data protection requirements and best-practice security procedures.