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This occupation is found in all sectors and organisations that employ technology, for example Digital, Telecoms, Technology, Business Services, Defence, Government, Finance, Health, Retail, Critical National Infrastructure, Transport, Automotive sectors; and in all types and sizes of organisation including large corporates, public sector bodies, academic institutions, charities, and small and medium enterprise (SME).
The broad purpose of the occupation is to apply an understanding of cyber security to protect organisations, systems, information, personal data and people from attacks and unauthorised access.
Fighting cyber security threats is a multi-billion-pound industry, and one that continues to grow as threats from the likes of malware, ransomware, phishing, DDoS attacks and hacking increase. Organisations both large and small are turning to cyber security professionals to help them keep their commercial and financial data, websites, infrastructure sites and their customers' details safe.
With almost all personal data now stored online, cyber security attacks have the potential to completely ruin businesses - not to mention people's lives - in the process. There are often
news stories about high-profile attacks, such as those on the NHS, Yahoo and LinkedIn, meaning that organisations are becoming increasingly concerned with any potential leaks that could occur. In fact, nearly half of all UK businesses experienced some form of attack in the last 12 months. As a cyber-security technologist, you will be part of the response to those attacks.
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, 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 organisations requirement.
The Cyber Security Technologist standard has three distinct options. At the end of the apprenticeship you will be competent in either:
1) The Cyber Security Engineer is the most technology focused role in the occupation and will typically design, build and test secure networks or security products or systems with a particular focus on the security aspects of the design.
Typical job titles include: Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Consultant, Cyber Security Architect, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Specialist, IT Security Technician, Embedded Engineer.
2) The Cyber Risk Analyst Focuses on risk assessment, analysis and giving advice on risk mitigations. The roles may support formal security governance, regulatory & compliance (GRC).
Typical job titles include: Cyber Security Consultant, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Risk Analyst, Intelligence Researcher, Cyber Security Specialist, Information Security Analyst, Governance & Compliance Analyst, Information Security Assurance & Threat Analyst, Information Security Auditor.
3) The Cyber Defender & Responder is more operationally focused, configuring and operating secure systems to prevent security breaches or monitoring systems to detect and respond to security breaches.
Typical job titles include: Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Operator, Forensics & Incident Response Analyst, Cyber Security Administrator, Information Security Officer, Secure Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst, Network Intrusion Analyst, Incident Response Centre (IRC) Analyst, Network Operations Centre (NOC) Security Analyst.

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Duties of the job role covered as part of the Apprenticeship:
Duty 1 Identify cyber vulnerabilities in a system to ensure security is maintained.																																
Duty 2 Identify security threats and hazards to a system, service or processes to inform risk assessments and design of security features																																
Duty 3 Research and investigate attack techniques and recommend ways to defend against them																																
Duty 4 Support cyber security risk assessments, cyber security audits and cyber security incident management																																
Duty 5 Develop security designs with design justification to meet the defined cyber security parameters.																																
Duty 6 Configure, deploy and use computer, digital network and cyber security technology.																																
Duty 7 Develop program code or scripts for a computer or other digital technology for example an industrial control system																																
Duty 8 Write reports, give verbal reports and presentations in the context of the cyber security role																																
Duty 9 Manage cyber security operations processes in accordance with organisational policies and standards and business requirements.																																
Duty 10 Participate in cyber war gaming and simulations (technical & non-technical).for example to better understand cyber-attack and defence, rehearse responses, test and evaluate cyber security techniques																																
Duty 11 Keep up to date with industry trends and developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development																																
Duty 17 Manage local response to non-major cyber security incidents (Cyber Defend & Respond duties)																																
Duty 18 Monitor technology systems (for example computer networks and computer systems) in real time to detect cyber security incidents, breaches and intrusions (Cyber Defend & Respond duties)																																
Duty 19 Integrate and correlate information from a variety of sources and form an informed judgement on whether an indicator constitutes a likely security incident, breach or intrusion.  (Cyber Defend & Respond duties)																																
Duty 20 Respond to a suspected security incident, breach or intrusion in accordance with organisation procedures any defined service level agreements or performance targets.  (Cyber Defend & Respond duties)																																
Duty 22 Prevent security breaches using a variety of tools techniques and processes.  (Cyber Defend & Respond duties)

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For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.

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Applicant must be eligible for ESFA funding and in a job role where the duties in learning objectives can be undertaken as part of normal day to day activities

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