Cyber Security Analyst Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
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4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Due to confidentiality I can’t disclose in detail what my role fully involves. However, it involved looking after the bank from a cyber security perspective. This meant monitoring and actively working to defend against external threats. Furthermore, it also involved looking at improving internal processes through automation and cloud environments
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thought the programme was really enjoyable. The university catered for everyone’s needs, ensuring the content was reviewed constantly and delivered at a level where everyone could follow and understand. This made managing a degree on top of a full time job bare-able and fun. In addition to this, the content often related directly to our roles, so any new skills could be put in to practice immediately.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt a plethora of new skills, and developed many existing skills.
At a high-level, some of the key skills I improved was:
Communicating in a variety of situations.
Working under pressure.
Deep technical and analytical skills to help solve problems.
Leadership capabilities.
Working independently and as part of groups.
Organisation and planning skills.
At a high-level, some of the key skills I improved was:
Communicating in a variety of situations.
Working under pressure.
Deep technical and analytical skills to help solve problems.
Leadership capabilities.
Working independently and as part of groups.
Organisation and planning skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I thought the programme was well structured. It had been carefully planned, and I personally felt it worked well. When I entered my specialism unit (Cyber Security), we was essentially ‘path finders’ as the units had never been taught or assessments completed before. This sometimes put students under additional pressure when the workloads was miss-judged. That said, the university have always been quick to rectify this for future years, and support existing students to achieve their deserved grade.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
With regards to the central apprenticeship team my cohort received very little support or contact from them once enrolled on to the degree apprenticeship.
However, individual colleagues and managers were very supportive of the course and often put themselves out to help where possible. I believe this is where the real support came from.
However, individual colleagues and managers were very supportive of the course and often put themselves out to help where possible. I believe this is where the real support came from.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university went above and beyond to support apprentices throughout their studies.
Each student had access to the full universities support network. We was often encouraged to go on additional summer courses to improve our academic skills.
Furthermore, each student had a skills coach who regularly checked in with them to ensure they was coping ok and was there if any additional support was required.
Each student had access to the full universities support network. We was often encouraged to go on additional summer courses to improve our academic skills.
Furthermore, each student had a skills coach who regularly checked in with them to ensure they was coping ok and was there if any additional support was required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think the university degree has been instrumental in where I am today. I have received two promotions since starting the degree. I am regularly complimented by my senior manager on my approach and skills that I have gained from university. I am actively trying to share these with the rest of my team.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Due to writing this review during the current pandemic, there is no extra social activities.
That said, there is a great deal of groups and clubs virtually that can be joined. Anything from Mental Health advocates, Morning Yoga classes, Training Champions etc.
Once the pandemic is over, I suspect all social activities and conferences will resume.
That said, there is a great deal of groups and clubs virtually that can be joined. Anything from Mental Health advocates, Morning Yoga classes, Training Champions etc.
Once the pandemic is over, I suspect all social activities and conferences will resume.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think Lloyd’s Banking Group (LBG) is a special employer for a variety of reasons.
Equality and Diversity is a huge factor that makes up LBG, there is a plethora of support networks where people can be supported and grow.
LBG also focus heavily of personal and professional development, and actively encourage colleagues to participate in courses or apprenticeships to better themselves.
Lastly, the career options within LBG is extensive and is available to all sorts of people regardless of skills or background.
Equality and Diversity is a huge factor that makes up LBG, there is a plethora of support networks where people can be supported and grow.
LBG also focus heavily of personal and professional development, and actively encourage colleagues to participate in courses or apprenticeships to better themselves.
Lastly, the career options within LBG is extensive and is available to all sorts of people regardless of skills or background.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
For anyone wishing to join Lloyd’s Banking Group, I would suggest applying with a positive mindset.
There is a load of guides and documentation on Lloyd’s Banking Groups career website that can give some really useful tips and tricks to standout.
It also outlines the opportunities and available ways to become and LBG employee.
Most importantly, be yourself.
There is a load of guides and documentation on Lloyd’s Banking Groups career website that can give some really useful tips and tricks to standout.
It also outlines the opportunities and available ways to become and LBG employee.
Most importantly, be yourself.
