Level 4 Apprenticeship in Cyber Security
Level 4 Apprenticeship in Cyber Security (Wales)
As organisations accelerate their digital transformation, the threat landscape has become increasingly complex, with a critical need for advanced security controls to protect digital assets. The Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Cyber Security, underpinned by the Agored Cymru Level 4 Diploma, is a professional-grade programme designed to develop high-level technical specialists capable of defending your business against sophisticated cyber threats.
Advanced Technical Competencies
This 95-credit framework ensures your employee moves beyond junior support to take ownership of complex security operations:
- Threat & Incident Management: Apprentices are trained to monitor and respond to cyber security threats and incidents, supporting vulnerability assessments to identify appropriate controls.
- Infrastructure Defence: The curriculum covers the configuration and management of network security products and access controls to mitigate unauthorised compromise.
- Risk & Governance: Your apprentice will master Information Security Risk Assessment and Information Governance and Assurance (18 credits), ensuring your organisation meets its legal and ethical data obligations.
- Secure System Development: Training includes the Principles of Secure System Development, ensuring that security is embedded into your infrastructure from the outset.
Why invest in a Level 4 Cyber Security Apprentice?
This is the only Cyber Security Analyst pathway approved for Welsh Government funding, directly supporting the 2023 Cyber Action Plan for Wales to build a pipeline of high-level cyber talent.
Training Commitment: The framework requires a minimum of 355 on-the-job and 556 off-the-job training hours. This intensive blend ensures your staff develop the practical expertise required for professional Cyber Security Analyst roles.
Not quite ready for this apprenticeship? See our Level 3 Apprenticeship in Cyber Security.
Why iungo?
iungo Solutions is a multi-accredited centre providing learning programmes focused on digital and green skills. We deliver hyperlocal employer-led solutions for recruiting, retaining, and upskilling diverse professional talent. By partnering with iungo Solutions you will access:
- tailored advice, guidance and support to maximise your apprenticeship and workforce development plans
- flexible delivery models to suit your operational needs including on-site, online, and evening/weekend delivery
- access to industry experienced tutors and assessors skilled in the latest tech stacks
- curated follow-on training opportunities and funding to maximise your investment
Learn more about us here.
Mandatory Units
- Professional Practice in an IT Context
- Health and Safety in IT
- Carrying out Information Security Risk Assessment
- Carrying out information Security Incident Management Activities
- IT System Security
- Principles of Information Governance and Assurance
Mandatory Group B with Optional Units
- Testing the Security of Information Systems
- Principles of Secure System Development
- Principles of Information Security Testing
- Carrying out Information Security Risk Testing
- Investigating Information Security Incidents
- Carrying out Information Security Incident Management Activities
- Carrying out Information Security Forensic Examinations
- Carrying out Information Security Audits
- Principles of Secure System Development
- Threat Analysis
- Digital Vulnerability Assessment
Mandatory Group c with Optional Units
- Testing IT & Telecoms Systems
- Advanced Data Representation and Manipulation for IT
- IT & Telecom System Security 2
- IT System Operation 2
- Networking Principles
- IT System Operation
- User Profile Administration
- Data Modelling
- Remote Support for IT Products and Services
- IT System Management
- Investigating and Defining Customer Requirements for IT Systems
- Testing IT Systems
- IT Technical Advice and Guidance
- Managing Software Development
- Systems Architecture
- Web Development
- Investigating and Defining Customer Requirements for IT Systems
- Computer Coding
- Implementing Generative AI (GenAI) in the Workplace
This Higher Apprenticeship is for Welsh employers seeking to develop mid-tier technical specialists like Cyber Security Analysts. It is ideal for existing staff progressing from Level 3 or new recruits with relevant A-Levels. It builds a pipeline of talent capable of monitoring threats and implementing security controls.
Delivery Model
- 24 month programme
- 9 workshops focusing on key topics of the Diploma
- Monthly 1:1s
- On-site / remote observations to gather evidence for portfolio
- 4 assessment workshops
Qualification
- Agored Cymru Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security (95 Credits)
- Assessment is via assignments and a portfolio of work-based evidence. There are no examinations in this Apprenticeship.
On completion, participants can progress to a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Cyber Security. To specialise, employees should pursue advanced vendor certifications that align with Level 4 units:
- CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
See our Vendor Certification provision for further information.
The Higher Apprenticeship in Cyber Security is fully-funded for individuals who are eligible for Welsh Apprenticeship Funding. To be eligible for a Higher Apprenticeship in Wales you must be:
- Aged 18 or above
- Living in Wales or working at least 51% of your time in Wales
- Employed for at least 16 hours per week or Self Employed; and
- Have the support of your employer to complete the Apprenticeship
A Non-Apprenticeship option to complete the Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security is available for participants who do not meet the eligibility criteria for funding. The tuition fees for completing the Diploma are £3,995 inclusive of VAT.
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