Security engineers provide the digital walls and fortifications for an organisation or network. They develop and maintain security software to give up to date protection from unauthorised access and cyber-attacks. They will also be involved in identifying cyber invasions with traffic analysis and defending against malicious intent by making sure anti-malware programmes are updated regularly.
Security Engineers are keystones in the cyberworld and therefore have a range of skills, including automated script development, traffic analysis, software design and IT security systems implementation.
What can you earn as a Security Engineer? Depending on the level of skills and experience, Security Engineers can earn on average between £42,600 - £100,143.
Vulnerability Assessors, not to be confused with Penetration Testers, provide organisations with a ‘Vulnerability Assessment’ which can be used to update and improve outdated security systems. They use automated scripts and testing tools to look for failings and gaps in the system which could lead to infiltration.
Vulnerability Assessors aim to give comprehensive advice and valuable recommendations so that an organisation can reinforce their systems and better prepare themselves against cyber-attacks. Their skills involve testing, automation, developing new tools, providing reports on findings and explaining security issues to the client.
What can you earn as a Vulnerability Assessor? As an intermediate role, Vulnerability Assessors can look to earn on average £43,076
Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include:
The duration of the cyber security apprenticeship is typically 15-18 months.
For the duration of this level 4 apprenticeship training, apprentices will develop a range of cyber security skills in the workplace. An ongoing portfolio of evidence will demonstrate the abilities learned. Support will also be available from a mentor, who will visit the apprentice every 10 weeks and make contact via phone in between at 5 week intervals.
Apprentices will receive week-long blocks of full-time training over the first 12-14 months. This will take place at the escalla Academy in Crewe.
The EPA consists of 4 assessment methods (typically 4 months.)
Asessment method 1:
professional discussion underpinned by portfolio.
Assessment method 2:
scenario demonstrations with questioning.
Assessment method 3:
Project report.
Assessment method 4:
Knowledge test.
Performance in the EPA will determine the overall apprenticeship standard grade.
All training fees for this Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship are covered in full by the employer. An apprentice will never be asked or expected to fund their own training.
To be confirmed