The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Certified Social Media (Network) Cyber Security & Analysis is an advanced qualification designed to equip professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical expertise to secure social media networks against evolving cyber threats.
As the digital landscape becomes more complex and integrated with professional and organizational functions, social media platforms have become prime targets for cyberattacks, data breaches, and misinformation campaigns. This course empowers learners to take a proactive role in protecting digital assets, ensuring online safety, and analyzing vulnerabilities across multiple social platforms.
This certificate focuses on a broad range of high-level topics including threat intelligence, social engineering tactics, platform-specific vulnerabilities, digital forensics, and data protection regulations such as GDPR.
Learners will explore how cybercriminals exploit social media for phishing, malware distribution, impersonation, and reputation damage. The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Certified Social Media (Network) Cyber Security & Analysis also emphasizes strategic incident response, policy formulation, ethical digital monitoring, and risk governance in both public and private sector environments.
Participants will use analytical tools to conduct social media risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and establish secure online communication protocols. The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Certified Social Media (Network) Cyber Security & Analysis is designed to develop leadership capabilities in cyber defense and enable learners to contribute meaningfully to organizational cybersecurity strategies.
Ideal for cybersecurity professionals, digital marketing managers, IT administrators, compliance officers, and communication strategists, this certificate enhances both technical and strategic capabilities.
By completing the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Certified Social Media (Network) Cyber Security & Analysis, learners will be equipped to safeguard brand reputation, protect sensitive data, and lead initiatives that strengthen digital resilience in increasingly interconnected environments. It is also a critical step toward more specialized roles in social media forensics and cybersecurity risk management.
In a world where cyber threats continue to escalate in scale and sophistication, particularly across social platforms, this certification delivers the skills and confidence needed to navigate and defend digital environments.
The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Certified Social Media (Network) Cyber Security & Analysis prepares individuals for advanced career pathways and positions them as vital assets in the protection of digital communications. With a focus on innovation, strategy, and ethical cybersecurity practice, this course meets the growing demand for cyber-secure social media operations across industries.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Certified Social Media (Network) Cyber Security & Analysis
Total Units
6
Total Credits
24
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200490
Qualification Specification
To enroll in theLICQual Level 3 Certificate in Certified Social Media (Network) Cyber Security & Analysis applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200490-1 |
Developing Cyber Security Frameworks for Social Platforms |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ220090-2 |
Incident Response Planning and Management |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200490-3 |
Social Media Analytics for Security Intelligence |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200490-4 |
Integrating AI and ML Tools in Social Media Threat Analysis |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200490-5 |
Cyber Policy Design and Strategic Implementation |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200490-6 |
Ethical Hacking and Simulated Attacks in Social Media Contexts |
4 |
20 |
By the end of this course,applicants will be able to:
- Developing Cyber Security Frameworks for Social Platforms
- Design and evaluate structured cyber security frameworks tailored to social media networks.
- Apply framework components to identify risks and strengthen digital defenses across platforms.
- Incident Response Planning and Management
- Create effective incident response plans to address cyber attacks on social media.
- Manage post-incident procedures including communication, recovery, and reporting.
- Social Media Analytics for Security Intelligence
- Utilize social media analytics tools to detect anomalies and suspicious activities.
- Interpret data insights to inform proactive security decisions and threat mitigation.
- Integrating AI and ML Tools in Social Media Threat Analysis
- Explain the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cyber threat detection.
- Integrate AI/ML technologies into real-time analysis of social media-based risks.
- Cyber Policy Design and Strategic Implementation
- Develop cyber security policies for individuals, teams, or organizations managing social platforms.
- Implement policies in line with legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations.
- Ethical Hacking and Simulated Attacks in Social Media Contexts
- Understand the principles of ethical hacking and penetration testing on social media systems.
- Conduct or simulate cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Cyber security professionals aiming to specialize in social media threat defense
- IT analysts and technicians responsible for monitoring social network infrastructures
- Social media managers handling high-profile or business-critical digital accounts
- Compliance officers overseeing data protection on communication platforms
- Digital forensic investigators focused on social media-related cyber crimes
- Policy advisors developing organizational or governmental cyber security protocols
- Risk managers assessing vulnerabilities in social networking environments
- Ethical hackers and penetration testers working with digital communication systems
- Students pursuing advanced qualifications in cyber security or digital forensics
- Content creators and influencers managing large online communities
- Marketing professionals concerned with securing brand reputation online
- Educators teaching cyber security and social media safety courses
- Legal professionals dealing with online harassment, data breaches, or privacy violations
- Crisis response managers involved in handling social media-based incidents
- Anyone aspiring to lead or consult on digital security strategies in social media contexts
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.