Cyber Security Technologist – Level 4

Standard Overview

Cyber Security Technologists apply an understanding of cyber security to protect organisations, systems, information, personal data and people from attacks and unauthorised access. Cyber Security Technologists all require an understanding of security concepts and technology and how to mitigate risks arising from threats.

The Cyber Security Technologist Standard has 3 distinct pathways; Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Risk Analyst, and Cyber Defender & Responder.

The Cyber Security Engineer is the most technology focused role in the occupation and will typically design, build and test secure networks or security products or systems with a particular focus on the security aspects of the design.

The Cyber Risk Analyst focuses on risk assessment, analysis and giving advice on risk mitigations. The roles may support formal security governance, regulatory & compliance (GRC).

The Cyber Defender & Responder is more operationally focused, configuring and operating secure systems to prevent security breaches or monitoring systems to detect and respond to security breaches.

Facilitation of Assessment

DSW has always had a ‘digital by default’ approach to end-point assessment; this allows us to provide greater flexibility for all stakeholders while reducing fees and our carbon footprint.

• Interviews and presentations are conducted using web conferencing platforms and we’re flexible enough to use a platform of the employer’s choosing when required.
• Written exams, MCQs and Case Studies are carried out online using an invigilated assessment platform
• Portfolios and Projects are submitted to DSW in digital format for assessment
• Our assessments are also administered using an online platform, Proficient, which provides training providers with access to results, reports and dashboards.

This is all supported by named account managers and operations contacts who are here to support you at each step of the assessment journey.

Resources

We provide a range of recourses to support the apprentice, training provider and employer prepare for apprenticeship assessment:

• Toolkit available upon partnering with us
• Service overview
• Relevant webinars

Benefits and Support

DSW is a leading AAO trusted by some of the UK’s largest employers and apprenticeship training providers to assess apprentices across a portfolio of more than 45 standards.

We combine first-class customer support, leading assessment technology and assessment expertise to deliver an assessment experience which our clients tell us is unequalled.

Our key benefits include:

• Assessor allocated ahead of gateway to guarantee availability and fast turnaround
• Planning meeting scheduled within 1 working day of Gateway
• Results issued within 5 working days
• Competitive pricing, reduced resit fees and no registration fees
• Dedicated account manager and operations contact
• Quality-assured assessors with extensive sector and assessment experience
• Truly collaborative, partnership approach and dedicated DSW human touch support team
• Delivery of a great learner experience with flexibility to accommodate varied learner environments
• Support materials – Guides, toolkits, webinars and use of digital platforms make assessment efficient and easy
• Engaged with other AAOs and sector bodies to lead the standardisation of assessment methods and raise professional standards