Overview
Cyber Security Technologists all require an understanding of security concepts and technology and how to mitigate risks arising from threats. The specific tasks undertaken vary depending on what needs to be achieved by the team at any particular time. Some tasks may be very technical, while others may be more analytical, business or user-focused. All roles in this occupation work to achieve required cyber 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. The Cyber Risk Analyst focuses on risk assessment, analysis, and advice on risk mitigations. The roles may support formal security governance, regulatory, and compliance (GRC).
Typical Job Roles: Cyber Security Consultant, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Risk Analyst, Intelligence Researcher, Cyber Security Specialist, Information Security Analyst, Governance and Compliance Analyst, Information Security Assurance & Threat Analyst, Information Security Auditor.
Delivery
The apprenticeship will be delivered online and in the workplace, with ongoing support from a dedicated performance coach.
End point assessment (EPA)
The EPA can only be taken after the conditions of the Assessment Gateway have been successfully achieved.
- Cyber security concepts and its importance to business and society
- Rationale for security objectives
- Ethical principles, codes of practice, law and regulation
- Preventing security breaches and continuous improvement
- Following organisations policies and processes
- Operation of security management systems
and incident response
On conclusion that the assessment gateway requirements have been achieved, the apprentice will be able to proceed to the end-point assessment stage of the apprenticeship. It is expected that apprentices will complete the assessment gateway requirements within three months of their planned apprenticeship completion.
EPA Consists of:
- Summative Portfolio
- Synoptic Project
- Knowledge Test
- Scenario demonstrations with questioning
- Employer reference
- Structured interview (including discussion
based on the portfolio
Progression and professional body recognition
On completion of this standard, apprentices progress into cyber security in risk analyst specialism with industry recognised qualification.
Functional skills
Apprentices without Level 1 English and Mathematics qualifications will need to achieve this level and undertake the Level 2 English and Maths Assessment prior to taking the End -point Assessment.
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualification for whom this is their primary language.
20% off-the-job training
Since the introduction of new style apprenticeships in May 2017, it’s been a requirement that every apprentice spends at least 20% of their time on off-the-job training. The required 20% off-the-job training hours will be calculated via the apprentices contracted hours of work, holiday entitlement and length of programme and will be clearly specified in our commitment statement. This requirement doesn’t have to be a daunting prospect – and doesn’t even mean the apprentice has to be away from their workplace 20% of the time.
Apprentice wages
Every apprentice must be paid a lawful wage for the time they are in work and in off the-job training. The employer must meet the cost of the apprentice’s wages. An employer can only pay the apprenticeship minimum wage from the start of the apprenticeship programme and not before. You can find information on the national minimum wage, the apprenticeship rate, and the definition of an employee on GOV.UK.