Cyber Security Analyst Review
at IBM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Cyber Security
Winchester
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
As a cybersecurity analyst, I monitor alerts, investigate threats, and respond to incidents. I review logs, update security measures, and conduct vulnerability assessments. Collaborating with teams, I mitigate risks and ensure compliance. I also research emerging threats and educate employees, staying vigilant to protect systems and sensitive data.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme quite a lot, I find the residential trips very interesting and an easy way to learn
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I continuously develop my cybersecurity skills by analyzing threats, responding to incidents, and conducting vulnerability assessments. I enhance my technical expertise in network security, threat intelligence, and risk mitigation. Additionally, I improve problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, ensuring I stay updated with emerging threats and evolving security technologies.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Pretty well, but could be better in terms of speeding up the programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They are very flexible in terms of allowing me the time off to complete apprenticeship work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They are very flexible in terms of allowing me the time off to complete apprenticeship work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel as though my qualification has made me a more effective analyst
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
There are many events all of the time
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because I already have, great place to work, good salary for our age group and feeling valued
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Don't get shaken by the first hurdle, the IBM application is a lengthy one but that is only because of the volume of people applying
