Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (Cyber Security Analyst) - Degree Apprenticeship

Knowledge

Apprentices will develop a strong understanding of:

• Cyber security principles including threat analysis, risk assessment, vulnerability management, and security control frameworks.
• Methods for identifying, analysing, and mitigating security threats within digital systems, including cloud services and networked environments.
• Business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and security incident response aligned to service-level requirements.
• Core areas of IT infrastructure including software development, data management, systems integration, and secure architecture design.
• Industry standards, legal and regulatory frameworks related to data protection, ethical computing, and cyber governance.
• Organisational context, including stakeholder needs, service management, and strategic alignment of digital solutions.
• Techniques for evaluating system effectiveness through security audits, performance analysis, and testing.
• Tools and approaches for documenting, reporting and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Apprentices will learn how to:

• Conduct cyber security risk assessments and implement preventative and remedial solutions across IT systems.
• Monitor, analyse and respond to security incidents using tools, logs, and reporting systems.
• Lead or contribute to cyber audits, identifying gaps and advising on appropriate technical and procedural controls.
• Develop and apply business impact analyses and recovery plans to minimise disruption and enhance resilience.
• Apply structured methods to problem solving and security diagnosis, using industry best practices.
• Translate business and security requirements into actionable technical specifications and secure designs.
• Create clear, engaging documentation including risk reports, security findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT and business functions, adapting communication styles to audience needs.

Behaviours

Apprentices will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and responsible cyber security practices.
• Resilience and composure in high-pressure scenarios, especially during security incidents or investigations.
• Initiative and ownership in identifying and resolving complex technical and security-related challenges.
• Collaboration and effective teamworking, contributing to secure and efficient solutions across departments.
• A proactive attitude to learning, keeping up with evolving threats, technologies, and compliance requirements.
• Methodical, detail-oriented thinking with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to lead by example, supporting secure behaviours and mentoring others in best practice.
• Adaptability and flexibility in response to organisational needs, emerging risks, and new technologies.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.