Cyber Fundamentals & Internet Safety, SQA joint award, SCQF Level 4

Learning Outcomes

CSF1 – State common cyber security threats to individuals, businesses, and nations

1. State the growth of digital technologies, digital networks and digital data.
2. State the scale of, and reasons for, the growth of cybercrime.
3. State the potential motivations of malicious hackers.
4. State common vulnerabilities in digital devices and digital networks including social engineering techniques.
5.  State how these vulnerabilities can be used to attack individuals, businesses, and nations.
6. State the potential risks to personal privacy posed by these vulnerabilities.
7. Use terminology correctly in the context of cyber security threats.

CSF2- Describe routine defensive measures to minimise the risks posed by these threats

1. Describe the security measures that can be taken to reduce vulnerabilities in terms of actions, devices, procedures or techniques.
2. Describe personal behaviours that minimise the risk of a successful attack
3. Describe the ways in which attacks can be detected.
4. Describe the ways in which individuals and organisations can respond to attacks.
5. Describe contemporary legislation relating to the protection of data, computer systems and personal privacy.
6. Use terminology correctly in the context of cyber security defence.

CSF3 – Secure a digital device for personal use

1. Identify the hardware and software security features in personal digital devices.
2. Identify the types of vulnerabilities in personal digital devices.
3. Identify defensive measures to minimise the risk of an attack on personal digital devices.
4. Configure the security features in personal digital devices.
5. Test the security of personal digital devices.

IS1 – Describe the risks that exist when using the internet.

a. Explain the importance of internet safety.
b. Identify key risks to online personal safety and personal privacy.
c. Identify methods of protecting privacy and safety online.
d. Identify tools to protect personal information online.
e. Identify key websites to educate oneself on internet safety and privacy.

IS2 – Safeguard self when working online.

a. Take precautions to protect online personal safety and personal privacy.
b. Identify methods of creating a strong password.
c. Identify software to protect online personal safety and privacy.
d. Identify hardware to protect online personal safety and privacy.
e. Explain where to get online help and information on e-safety.
f. Explain how to communicate safety online.

IS3 – Maintain data security and system performance.

a. Define data security and system performance.
b. Describe the importance of data security for online use.
c. Identify key types of data security to protect oneself online.
d. Explain factors that can affect system performance.
e. Explain methods of maintaining system performance.
f. Explain how to maintain data security on a social networking site.