Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide first line cyber security support. This requires individuals to monitor and detect potential security threats and escalate as necessary and to support secure and uninterrupted business operations of an organisation through the implementation of cyber security mechanisms and the application of cyber security procedures and controls.

Some of the modules you may study are:

• Principles of organisational information security governance and the components of an organisation's cyber security technical infrastructure.
• Cyber security policies and standards based on an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Types of physical, procedural and technical controls
• Awareness of how current legislation relates to or impacts upon the occupation
• Cyber security awareness and components of an effective security culture, different organisational structures and cultures

Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.

End Point Assessment (EPA)
Assessment method

1. Scenario Demonstrations - with questioning
2. Professional Discussion - underpinned by Portfolio
3. Knowledge Test

You can go on to a career within the Digital industry or go on to a Higher Level Apprenticeship or Degree.