Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 (23/24)
Course Overview
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 focussed 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 organisations requirements. Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in a Security Technician role, this Level 4 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed the Level 3 Cyber Security Technician apprenticeship programme or equivalent full-time course and would like to further enhance their knowledge and skills. This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
What topics are covered?
System vulnerabilities Security threats Common attacks Security risk assessment Security cases Organisational policies and standards Service level agreements or and performance targets Future technologies
Frequently asked questions
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 focussed 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 organisations requirements. Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in a Security Technician role, this Level 4 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed the Level 3 Cyber Security Technician apprenticeship programme or equivalent full-time course and would like to further enhance their knowledge and skills. This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
Apprentices without level 2 (GCSE 4/C) in English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior starting the apprenticeship programme.
Apprenticeship Standard Level 4 Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Security Fundamentals BCS Associate Membership
Classroom and work based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.
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