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Forensic computer analyst apprenticeships

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Forensic computer analyst apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • training with a professional body


    • University

    You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in: 

    • forensic computing and security 
    • computer science 
    • cyber security 
    • digital forensics 
    • financial technology 
    Courses with industry placements will help you develop your skills. You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. For postgraduate study, you might need a degree in a relevant subject.

    Apprenticeship
    You can do a cyber instrusion analyst or cyber security technologist higher apprenticeship. You can also take a cyber security technical professional degree apprenticeship.

    You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.

    Work
    You could start work as an IT support technician, network engineer or developer after doing A-Levels. You would then work your way up by taking further training on the job. 

    Other Routes
    You could do certified industry training with a professional body like the Chartered Institute of Information Security or The Chartered Institute for IT. You'll need to be working in IT security or have a lot of experience to do this.  

    Forensic computer analyst apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • analytical thinking skills 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
    • broadcasting and telecommunications knowledge 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • persistence and determination 
    • complex problem-solving skills 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass security checks

    Forensic computer analyst apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    Your tasks will depend on where you work. You could: 

    • investigate hacking, fraud and theft 
    • research political, industrial and commercial espionage
    • track terrorist communications and other illegal activities 
    • secure IT systems and hardware to protect them from security threats 
    • recover and secure data 
    • analyse mobile phone records to track location 
    • follow electronic data trails 
    • document each stage of the investigation 
    • present technical findings and evidence
    Working environment
    You could work in a court, in an office or at a client's business.

    Career path and progression - Forensic computer analyst apprenticeships

    With experience, you could progress to senior analyst, head of security or security consultant.

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