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Apprenticeship

Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree)

Level
6
Degree level
Length
4 yrs
typical
Sector
Digital
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Leading teams which manage cyber security risks.

What you'd do

Conduct penetration tests on networks, applications, and infrastructure
Analyse security events in a SOC environment and lead incident response
Design and review security architectures for new systems and services
Develop security policies, standards, and risk treatment plans
Carry out vulnerability assessments and manage remediation tracking
Mentor junior security colleagues and present findings to senior stakeholders

What you'd learn

Network security architecture, firewalls, and intrusion detection and prevention systems
Penetration testing methodology and tools for vulnerability assessment
Cryptography, PKI, and secure protocol design
Security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response procedures
Secure software development and code review for security vulnerabilities
Governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST
Ready to look for a place?
See live Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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