Unit 2 Cyber Security & Incident Management: A1 Cyber Security
AAQ Knowledge Organiser: Unit 2 – Cyber Security & Incident Management (A1 Cyber Security)
New spec for Pearson September 2025
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This comprehensive Knowledge Organiser is your go-to revision toolkit for mastering A1: Cyber Security Threats, System Vulnerabilities, and Protection Methods from the new AAQ Extended Certificate in IT.
What makes it essential?
Clear, bullet-pointed summaries of all 14 A1 subtopics
Direct hyperlinks to trusted sources like NCSC, IBM, OWASP, and CISA
Real exam-style questions and fully worked answers to test yourself
Designed to mirror the structure of the official specification and assessments
Student-friendly formatting – perfect for lessons, revision, and independent study
Topics covered include:
Internal threats like employee sabotage and unsafe practices
External threats including malware, hacking, and social engineering
Impact types such as financial loss, reputational damage, and IP theft
Key frameworks like NCSC, NIST, and OWASP
Whether you’re preparing for your final assessment or building cyber literacy, this organiser builds confidence, reinforces classroom learning, and ensures you’re ready to tackle every question with clarity.
All other topic areas for Unit 2 are currently in production and will be ready for September 2025
