Cyber Security Analyst Review
at Bupa
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Staines-upon-Thames
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
5/5
I am a Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst. I ensure that there are no malicious threats for my organisation and that all the tickets that come through the system are resolved. I ensure that I analyse all the possible scenarios and spot repetitive behaviours that might be a risk for my organisation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the program a lot. I was an IT Graduate before I secured a role in cyber. It was very fulfilling and the greatest learning. The learning on the job aspect of the apprenticeship is what gave me further confidence to continue and develop my skills. I think it was a great opportunity and I am grateful for that.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learned new skills, such as be proactive with my stakeholders. I enhanced traits like my communication and presentation skills. I developed technical skills on automation that allowed me to participate in innovative projects. I have the opportunity to develop my skills further and apply my learning on my work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is very well structured from Bupa's side. Bupa is always transparent in what the expectations are. From the training provider's side the programme could have been better structured as a lot of information were not clear from the beginning. Bupa made everything easy for us to understand.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Bupa is very supportive. I have been provided with material, time and knowledge on the job. Everyone is very helpful and available for me. I have all the tools and access that I need to complete my apprenticeship. I am also recognised for my work, which is the biggest reward for me as a professional and a student.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My training provider is supportive in terms of providing assistance when I ask for it. Overall Henley Business School could have been better organised. For example the admin side of the apprenticeship was not clear from the beginning. The training provider offers help overall by organising drop-in calls to support us in our progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification helps me perform better because of the behaviours that I have developed. For example I enhanced my leadership skills and I am better in my communication with my stakeholders. I learned more on automation, which I try to implement in my job role. Overall, I feel more confident as a professional after my qualification.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are social activities at work. These are professional networking events, technology roadshows, hackathons, social activities, Christmas nights and game nights. Bupa is dedicated to provide a happy environment for its employees and is organising team building activities when there is time and budget. Each head office will also organise separately social activities for everyone to join.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bupa to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Bupa is the place to be. An organisation that has advanced technology, is open to transform and apply its employees innovative ideas. Everyone is very friendly and happy to share their knowledge. There are a lot of opportunities for everyone and you can always suggest to leadership team changes for a better future for the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bupa?
Be yourself, be open to embrace change and don't be afraid. Bupa is an organisation that embraces change. So don't be afraid to make recommendations even if they are too futuristic. You matter in Bupa and you will be recognised. So bring your unique ideas, your culture and different thinking to make a change.
