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Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree)

Level 6 · DegreeDigital 4 yr typical
About this apprenticeship

What it involves

The Cyber Security Technical Professional integrated degree apprenticeship develops you into a skilled cyber security professional capable of designing, building, and defending secure systems and networks at an advanced technical level. You will combine deep technical knowledge of networks, cryptography, and threat analysis with the professional skills to advise and lead organisations on security strategy. This Level 6 integrated degree leads to careers as a security architect, penetration tester, security operations lead, or incident response professional.

On the job

What you’ll 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
On the job

What you’ll do day to day

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
The deal

How this apprenticeship works

You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there

What you need to start

Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.

Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.

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