Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship

Why choose this apprenticeship?

This training helps you internal capability to protect systems, information, personal data and people from cyber threats. Apprentices help employers strengthen security practice, reduce risk, improve compliance, support incident response and embed security-aware ways of working across digital operations.

Who is it for?

Cyber security technologists working across digital, telecoms, business services, defence, government, finance, health, retail, critical national infrastructure, transport, automotive and SME settings. Suitable roles include cyber security analyst, cyber security engineer, cyber risk analyst, information security analyst, governance and compliance analyst and cyber security consultant.

What is taught?

Apprentices will develop practical knowledge of:

• Cyber security concepts
• Networks
• Operating systems
• Threat types
• Vulnerabilities
• Risk
• Assurance
• Security controls
• Incident response
• Governance
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Evidence handling 
• Secure systems
• Approaches to preventing, detecting and responding to attacks and unauthorised access.

Duration

24 months plus End Point Assessment.

Employer considerations

• Planned time away from work to attend training.
• Manager support needed for briefs, approvals and feedback and access to live projects.
• Participation in an initial assessment of prior knowledge to help tailor the training plan, ensuring time is used effectively and focusing development where it has the most impact.

What happens next?

Apprentices could progress into senior or specialist positions such as Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Security Architect, Cyber Security Manager or Information Security Manager, as well as higher-level cyber security, digital or technology qualifications.

Why choose Gateshead College?

• Our apprenticeships at Gateshead College are designed to reflect real workplace data challenges, ensuring apprentices gain practical experience with tools, techniques and problem-solving approaches used in industry.
• Training is informed by current employer demand and evolving trends helping ensure relevance and up-to-date skills development.
• Strong employer engagement supports a delivery model that focuses on applied learning, live scenarios and continuous development, rather than purely theoretical knowledge.
• Links with regional networks and industry partners provide additional opportunities for knowledge sharing, employer collaboration and awareness of emerging practices in content creation.