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Standard: Cyber Security Technologist (reference)
Level: 4
Total Cost: Funded (Government/Levy)
Typical Duration: 16 Months
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Who Is It For?
The Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist course is intended for individuals looking to move into more advanced technical and analytical roles within cyber security. It is particularly suitable for those working, or aspiring to work, as Cyber Security Analysts, Threat Intelligence Analysts, Junior Penetration Testers, or Governance and Risk Analysts, where a deeper understanding of complex threats, vulnerabilities, and organisational risk is required. The programme enables learners to develop the technical expertise and analytical skills needed to investigate security incidents, enhance defensive measures, and support broader cyber security strategy and risk management.
What You’ll Learn
On the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship, you will build advanced knowledge and practical skills to tackle complex cyber security challenges across both technical and governance areas. Through monthly masterclasses, you will examine topics such as threat intelligence, secure architecture, and risk management, gaining an understanding of how organisations design, implement, and protect resilient systems. Regular coaching sessions support you in applying this knowledge to real organisational risks, enabling you to analyse practical scenarios and contribute to informed security decisions.
During the programme, you will create a professional portfolio based on real security activities and complete both technical and governance-focused projects aligned with recognised industry frameworks. You will develop expertise in threat intelligence and investigation, secure system design, governance, risk and compliance, and the use of cryptography and secure communication protocols. The course also strengthens your capability in digital forensics, incident response, and recovery, preparing you to support secure operations, improve cyber risk management, and play an important role in protecting organisational infrastructure.
Learner Journey
Learners begin the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship by expanding their understanding of threat intelligence, secure architecture, and cyber risk through structured masterclasses covering both technical and governance topics. They then apply this knowledge in the workplace, supported by regular coaching sessions that focus on addressing real organisational risks and developing confident, informed decision-making.
As the programme progresses, learners complete practical technical and governance projects aligned with recognised industry frameworks, strengthening their skills in areas such as cryptography, compliance, and secure system design. Throughout the apprenticeship, they build a professional portfolio based on authentic security tasks, demonstrating their ability to investigate threats, support incident response activities, and contribute to resilient and well-governed cyber security operations.