Cybersecurity Technologist L4
This apprenticeship has a duration of 24 months
NEWS
With the start of the Degree apprenticeship which starts in September, it has been decided that the Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship will be withdrawn. For those that do not have the requisite experience and qualifications to do the degree, the Cyber Security Technician (L3) will be a good option to gain those skills. It will also allow the apprentice to progress onto the degree. Contact the apprenticeship team for more information.
This standard is for employers looking to recruit and train people who 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 organisation’s requirements.
Job roles include
| Cyber Operations Manager | Security Architect | |
| Penetration Tester | Security Analyst | |
| Intelligence Researcher | Security Sales Engineer | |
| Cyber Security Specialist | Information Security Analyst | |
| Governance & Compliance Analyst | Information Security Assurance & Threat Analyst | |
| Forensics & Incident Response Analyst | Security Engineer | |
| Information Security Auditor | Security Administrator | |
| Information Security Officer | ||
Benefits to business
- Develop the skills your business needs
- Get qualified and motivated staff
- Future proof your business
- Professional qualification you existing staff
Benefits for apprentices
- Gaining industry recognised professional qualifications
- Developing skills that will increase your career potential
- Industry Support from industry experienced staff working with the British Computing Society
- Working with the British Computing Society
- Becoming a BCS member (students only)
Entry Requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include A Levels, a relevant Level 3 apprenticeship (ideally Software Developer Technician or Infrastructure Technician), or other relevant qualifications, relevant experience and/or an aptitude test with a focus on functional maths.Level 2 English and maths will need to be achieved, if not already, prior to taking the end point assessment. It would be useful to look at this diagram to assist you in making a decision regarding suitability of this apprenticeship.
Qualification Summary
| Qualification Title |
|---|
| 1. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Cyber Security Introduction. |
| 2. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Network and Digital Communications Theory. |
| 3. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Security Case Development and Design Good Practice. |
| 4. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Security Technology Building Blocks. |
| 5. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Employment of Cryptography. |
| 6. BCS Level 4 Award in Risk Assessment. |
| 7. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Governance, Organisation, Law, Regulation and Standards. |
The Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship has a choice of 2 learning pathways: The ‘Technologist’ learning pathway, which requires the completion of knowledge modules 1 through to 5 and the ‘Risk Analyst’ learning pathway, which requires the completion of knowledge modules 1, 6 and 7.
The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas
- Threats, hazards, risks and intelligence
- Developing and using a security case
- Organisational context
- Future Trends
Knowledge Modules and Vendor Certifications offered
| Qualification Title |
|---|
| 1. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Cyber Security Introduction. |
| 2. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Network and Digital Communications Theory. |
| 3. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Security Case Development and Design Good Practice. |
| 4. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Security Technology Building Blocks. |
| 5. BCS Level 4 Certificate in Employment of Cryptography. |
Skill Scan
EPA Documents
Block Release Dates
College days - Cohorts 1 and 2 (January 2019 Start)
| Year | Start | End | Topic | Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14 January | Induction. ISO model | 1 | |
| 18 March | 22 March | Various Cases | 1 | |
| 29 July | 2 August | Cyber Sec Intro I (Owen doing Crypto) | 1 and 2 | |
| 27 August | 31 August | Crypto | Owen French only | |
| 2 Sept | 6 Sept | Cyber Sec Intro II (the exam will be on the Friday at 2pm) | Cohort 2 | |
| 30 Sept | 4 October | Networks & Digital Comms I | 1 and 2 | |
| 4 November | 8 November | Networks & Digital Comms II | 1 and 2 | |
| 2020 | 13 January | 17 January | Networks & Digital Comms II | 1 and 2 |
| 10 February | 14 February | Employment of Cryptography 1 | 1 and 2 | |
| 30 March | 3 April | Employment of Cryptography II | 1 and 2 | |
| 20 April | 24 April | Security Tech Build Blocks I | 1 and 2 | |
| 18 May | 22 May | Security Tech Build Blocks II | 2 - buggy web app | |
| RESUME AFTER COVID TOOK OVER | ||||
| 14 Sept | 18 Sept | Employment of Cryptography II | 1 and 2 | |
| 12 October | 16 October | Security Tech Build Blocks I | 1 and 2 | |
| 2 November | 6 November | Security Tech Build Blocks II. Exam 11:00 -12:00 | 1 and 2 | |
| 7 December | 11 December | Security Case Dev I | 1 and 2 | |
| 2021 | 15 February | 19 February | Security Case Dev II | 1 and 2 |
| 22 March | 26 March | Networks & Digital Comms | Date change from 15 March to 22 MArch | |
| 12 April | 16 April | EPA readiness | None | |
| 10 May | 14 May | Synoptic Project | ||