Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship

Identify, manage and mitigate cyber security threats

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Cyber Security Technician L3

The demand for cyber security experts is increasing, with more than a third of UK companies stating that cyber security is a specialism that is needed right now. Learn how to identify and manage a range of cyber security threats, and stay up-to-date with latest trends and developments as you learn the skills needed to become a future leader in digital.

At a glance

15-18 month course
Earn while you learn
Fully funded training
Flexible, blended delivery
One-to-one mentoring

Entry requirements

Anybody with GCSE Maths & English at (4-9) or equivalent. However, at althaus we do not see this as a limiting factor. If you have the passion, creativity, and flair for the digital industry, we want to speak with you.

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About the course

Cyber security teams keep intruders, hackers and other unauthorised personnel out of networks. You’ll work alongside these teams to learn when to deal with these risks yourself and when to escalate any risks or threats to the next level.

Our course provides you with the underlying skills required to identify, highlight, and manage a range of cyber security threats, so you can protect the future of your workplace and add real value from the outset.

What you’ll learn

Cyber threats and incident response

Monitor and respond to information security events
Review and modify digital information systems
Review and evaluate cyber security vulnerability assessments
Recognise and escalate information security events

Security as a culture

Develop information security training and awareness resources
Monitor the effectiveness of information security training
Perform cyber security compliance checks
Promote cyber security awareness programmes

Security controls

Follow technical procedures to install and maintain security controls
Implement data cryptography and certificate management
Assist with backup and recovery processes
Maintain information security controls

Supporting a customer base

Handle, assess and manage clients’ security requests
Escalate and prioritise security incidents based on business impact
Communicate with customers, colleagues and vendors
Maintain data confidentiality, integrity and availability

Legislation, ethics and standards

Maintain knowledge of legislation and industry standards
Contribute to the production and review cyber security policies
Apply procedures and controls to maintain security and control
Follow information security procedures

Why althaus

At althaus, it’s our mission to unleash the digital leaders of tomorrow. You’ll be equipped with the very latest technical knowledge and taught creative problem solving, effective communication and emotional intelligence to future-proof your employability.

You’ll gain access to high-quality training, cutting-edge facilities and tailored teaching plans which enable you to generate real, measurable value for the businesses you join.

Our apprenticeships are also tailored to meet the needs of the business you’ll be joining. You’ll immediately progress in relevant areas in order to add meaningful value from the outset.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll develop cutting-edge technical proficiencies, while developing digital leadership skills to help you become a digital leader of tomorrow.