Level 3 Cyber Security Technician
The broad purpose of this Apprenticeship 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. This occupation is found in all sectors where information is held digitally and where that information is an asset that needs to be protected including but not limited to further
education, finance, retail, telecoms, health, media, manufacturing and local authorities.
- Typical Duration: 15 - 18 months
- Entry Requirements Level 2 English and Maths will need to be achieved, if not already, prior to taking the end point assessment.
- Qualification On completion of this qualification, participants will be awarded with a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Cyber Security Technician.
- Assessment Assessment will take place at regular intervals using materials that are designed to expose the apprentice practices used as part of the End Point Assessment. Mock Synoptics will be used as well as professional discussions used to promote some of the soft communications skills needed.
Certification
The Level 3 Standard as a Cyber Securites Technician has been accredited by the qualifications regulators
for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Achieving this qualification
On completion of this course, apprentices will be confident and able to demonstrate a range of real-world skills and behaviours that are required in Cyber Security.
These will be developed over the course of the programme via scheduled learning sessions with qualified assessors, the assessment of this programme will include self-learning, masterclasses, portfolio building and project work
Key Learning Points
This apprenticeship is designed to give you comprehensive knowledge about what it takes to be a professional cyber security technician. Over the course of your learning journey you will become an expert in the folloing areas:
- Network Principles, Networking Devices, and Internet of Things
- Core terminology and Cyber Awareness
- Organisation security
- Compliance and Policy
- Vulnerabilities and Threats
- Threat Identification and Events
- Forensic principles and Incidents
- Detecting and Reporting
- Risk Assessment and asset Control
- Disaster Prevention
Professional Recognition
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
• BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT for Associate BCS membership (AMBCS) and Professional
• Registration for IT Technicians (RITTech) for
• Chartered Institute for Information Security for / Accredited Affiliate
Kick Start Scheme
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