The primary role of a Cyber Security Technologist is to apply an understanding of cyber threats, hazards, risks, controls, measures and mitigations to protect organisations systems and people.
Those focused on the technical side work on areas such as security design & architecture, security testing, investigations & response. Those focussed on the risk analysis side focus on areas such as operations, risk, governance & compliance.
Whether focused on the technical or risk analysis side, all people in this occupation work to achieve required security outcomes in a legal and regulatory context in all parts of the economy. They develop and apply practical knowledge of information security to deliver solutions that fulfil an organisation’s requirements.
Online apprenticeships will be delivered with 121 video calls with the support of group online virtual classrooms. Regular updates and support from our accredited tutors, and round the clock access to the tutors for any questions you need answering.
The Operations Departmental Manager course follows a list of standards that a manager is expected to achieve before undertaking a final endpoint assessment (EPA).
The standards follow different criteria consisting of
The learner is only put forward to the endpoint assessment once they can properly demonstrate all of the course standards. A full breakdown of these standards can be viewed below.
ALL apprentices will cover the core Technical Competencies and Technical Knowledge and Understanding. In addition to the core, all apprentices will do ONE of the following specialisms, Option 1: Technologist or Option 2: Risk Analyst.
The Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship is delivered online using video calls, online classrooms, and regular virtual contact with your personal tutors.
4
24 months (this does not include EPA period)
Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include A’ Levels, a relevant Level 3 apprenticeship, or other relevant qualifications, relevant experience and/or an aptitude test with a focus on functional maths.
Upon completion, learners will be awarded their Cyber Security Technologist Certification at Level 4.
Threats, hazards, risks and intelligence
Developing and using a security case
Organisational context
Understands the basics of cyber security including:
Technical Competencies
Design build & test a network (“Build a network”)
Analysing a security case (“Make the security case”)
Structured and reasoned implementation of security in a network (“Build a secure network”)
Technical Knowledge and Understanding
Technical Competencies
Cyber security risk assessment
Audit and assurance
Incident response and business continuity
Cyber security culture in an organisation
Technical Knowledge and Understanding
Understands relevant types of risk assessment methodologies and approaches to risk treatment; can identify the vulnerabilities in organisations and security management systems; understand the threat intelligence lifecycle; describe different approaches to risk treatment. Understand the role of the risk owner and contrast that role with other stakeholders.
Understands, at a deeper level than from Knowledge Module 1, the legal, standards, regulations and ethical standards relevant to cyber security: governance, organisational structure, roles, policies, standard, guidelines and how these all work together to deliver identified security outcomes. Also awareness of the legal framework, key concepts applying to ISO27001 (a specification for information security management), and awareness of legal and regulatory obligations for breach notification
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Content Producer
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Sales Executive
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Cyber Security Technologist
Manage Cyber Threats and Hazards
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Team Leader
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Operations Departmental Manager
Take on Responsibility, Manage Teams and Projects
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