Cyber Security Apprenticeships

Our Cyber Security apprenticeship programmes are arming organisations with critical technical security know how, and enduring soft skills to become the defenders of the future.

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Why choose QA for cyber security apprenticeships?

We are a market leader in cyber security training, with a state-of-the-art immersive cyber gamified learning, giving apprentices a hands-on learning experience in simulating a real cyber threat.

Our exclusive partnership with Circadence Corporation, the pioneer of the hands-on gamified learning platform Project Ares®, allows us to uniquely incorporate hands-on scenario training into our cyber security apprenticeships.

All of our training is delivered by cyber security experts with real-world experience and accredited certifications. 

Why become a cyber security apprentice?

The cyber security skills gap: There is a wide scaled skills gap in cyber security, which makes cyber professionals some of the most in-demand talent in the current job market, alongside AI engineers anwhyd data analysts. A cyber security apprenticeship can provide individuals with the skills they need to launch a career in this sought after field.

Future-proof your career: As well as being in-demand right now, cyber security specialists are expected to be in-demand long into the future. 

As cyber attacks grow ever-sophisticated and complex, as well as more frequent, businesses will continue to need cyber skills. 

Even as AI technology evolves, the human-element of cyber will just as important. 

A number of learning pathways: From developing security infrastructure, to testing defenses and responding directly to incidents, there are several directions that a career in security can take you. Cyber professionals have many areas they can specialise in, with more, such as AI, sure to emerge in the future. 

What does a career in cyber security look like?

A career in cyber security offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in protecting an organisation from an ever-increasing and complex cyber-attacks. It is an evolving field, and no two days are ever the same.

Cyber security professionals may start their career as a cyber security analyst, or by working in systems or IT teams, but can progress to become cyber security engineers, penetration testers, consultants or cyber security architects, involved in management and infrastructure projects.  

Why do businesses need cyber specialists?

Cyber professionals play a critical role for many organisations, as the first line of defence against a wide range of cyberthreats. Businesses need cyber security analysts to detect and monitor attacks and respond to them.

They are also required to raise awareness of common cyber threats, to other employees, such as phishing, data breaches and emerging threats, such as AI. Learn more about cyber security tips for businesses.

 

What skills will I develop as a cyber security apprentice?

Cyber security apprentices can develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a safe and realistic environment.

This gamified approach replicates the unpredictability and escalating levels of real-life cyber challenges, helping to prepare apprenticeships for their future roles.

A cyber security apprenticeship gives candidates all the skills they need to launch a career in security, whilst preparing them for how to deal with the day-to-day challenges of a role in cyber. 

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Which industries hire cyber security professionals?

Cyber security skills are required by almost every organisation and industry, and are even more vital to those that deal with customer data and finances.

Cyber specialists are vital to industries like finance, healthcare and software, where organisations deal with sensitive data, finances and large amounts of personal information.

However, the global skills shortage in cyber proves just how in-demand security talent is across the board, no matter the business or industry

How much will I earn as a cyber security apprentice?

You can learn more about our cyber security vacancies here. This includes of apprenticeship job openings, the location of those vacancies and the salary. 

Fully qualified cyber security professionals can expect to learn at least £25k for entry-level roles, however this will vary by location.

More experienced and advanced roles, such as security managers, security architects, AI security professionals and chief security officers can earn £100k or more. 

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