Are you a tech-savvy person? Do you want to help make Scotland safer? Study for an apprenticeship in information security and join a sector that’s committed to stopping cyber crime and theft.
The apprenticeship gives you an idea of how to protect personal data online. Learn to use protection software like firewalls and encryption programmes. Improve your understanding of data analysis and the best methods of keeping customer information safe. Discover how to develop new encryption algorithms and lower the risk of cyber terrorism.
Scotland’s information security industry has a variety of jobs on offer. Help to identify and neutralise threats as an information security analyst. Create and test new safeguarding software as a cybersecurity engineer. Become an information security consultant and work with different businesses to develop their data protection strategies.
What's the qualification?
You will gain a qualification at SCQF level 5 or 6 in information security. The qualification includes:
- Core units of an SVQ in information security at SCQF level 5 or level 6
- Work experience in a fast-paced industry that is dedicated to positive change
What will I learn?
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:
- Test the security of information
- Carry out information security risk assessment
- Investigate information security incidents
- Carry out information security forensic examinations
- Carry out information security audits
- Design information security software
You will develop the following core skills:
- Problem-solving
- Numeracy
- Time management
- Communication
- Teamwork
These transferrable skills are useful for working in other jobs like data analysis and IT.
Where could it take me?
This Modern Apprenticeship gives you a range of options. Continue your studies with a technical apprenticeship in information security or graduate to a full-time job.
Further education: Increase your knowledge by studying for a bachelor’s degree in IT or computer science. Your experience will support your application.
Straight to work: Use your qualifications to find a job in the information security industry. After completing the apprenticeship, you could move onto jobs like:
- Information security analyst
- Cybersecurity engineer
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Information security consultant
- Penetration tester
- IT security architect
- Security operations analyst
- IT auditor
- Security architect
Entry requirements
There are no set requirements for the apprenticeship. However, it is worth having an interest in the information security field.
Duration
This Modern Apprenticeship will take 12-24 months to complete.