The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

• A Levels in Software/Computing
• Or a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject
• Or an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT
• Or a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 Credits)
• You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject.

You will learn essential cyber security skills including:

• Understanding ethical hacking and penetration testing
• Learning cryptography and encryption
• Using open source intelligence (OSI)
• Understanding the security standard ISO27001: 2013

This will equip you with knowledge and experience to take on job roles such as Security Analyst, Information Security Officer, Penetration Tester and Cyber Operations Manager.

During the programme you’ll be required to spend 20% of your time at work on off-the-job learning.

Our programme helps you easily fit your learning around your day job with access to our online learning platform – learning can be accessed anytime, anywhere and on any device so you get high-quality content on the go.

You will complete:

1. Twelve knowledge modules teaching advanced security theory and its practical application, through a combination of online learning and practical classroom workshops – including QA’s Cyber Lab.
2. A work-based portfolio showcasing how you’ve demonstrated the skills you’ve learnt in real work projects.
3. A synoptic project where you will take a business and technical brief in order to build a finished product.
4. An end-point assessment interview carried out by BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT – to assess whether you have successfully met the learning requirements of the programme.

The modules included in this programme are:

• Module 1: Networking Principles Part 1
• Module 2: Networking Principles and Practical Networking Part 2
• Module 3: Open Source Intelligence
• Module 4: Technical Security Fundamentals
• Module 5: Malware Analysis
• Module 6: Cryptography and Encryption
• Module 7: Implementing Key Management
• Module 8: Cyber Security Operations
• Module 9: ISO27001: 2013 Foundation
• Module 10: Building a Security Case
• Module 11: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
• Module 12: Capture the Flag Cyber Workshop (London only)

For more information download the handout

NOTE: this programme is available in England. Cyber labs in London only. If you are based in Scotland follow this link www.qa.com/QAACSL68S (Cyber Security SCQF 6 & 8 Apprenticeship Programme)

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