L2U3, Applying and Deploying Security Tools and Best Practice

Level 2, Unit 3 - Applying and Deploying Security Tools and Best Practice (3 credits)

1. Understand the tools used for cyber security	2. Plan, use and practice with common cyber forensic tools	3. Evaluate the tools used and recommend best practices
1.1 I can list the main tools used in cyber security	2.1 I can explain the main features of valid cyber security tools	3.1 I can evaluate commonly used cyber security tools for overall effectiveness
1.2 I can explain the tools used to protect personal identity	2.2 I can select and use tools to protect my personal identity	3.2 I can evaluate the tools selected for the protection of personal identity
1.3 I can list the range of tools used to protect data	2.3 I can set-up a range of tools to protect data for myself or others	3.3 I can assess and recommend different tools to protect personal or organisational data
1.4 I can describe the way devices are compromised	2.4 I can plan and execute a basic set of tasks to protect a device against attack	3.4 I can assess and recommend a range of tools to protect different devices
1.5 I can describe the need for policies and procedures in cyber security	2.5 I can plan and design some how to documents for protecting devices, data and personal identity	3.5 I can evaluate and recommend policies and procedures for efficient and effective cyber security
1.6 I can list a range of laws that apply to cyber crime	2.6 I can explain the purpose of laws that deal with cyber crime	3.6 I can assess the effectiveness of current laws on cyber crime