Cyber SecurityApprentice Review
at Softcat
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Cyber Security
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
My role is a cyber security apprentice is primarily within our security operations centre (SOC) where we provide a 24/7 managed SIEM (security information and event management), vulnerability management and MDR services. On a day to day basis we will start with a daily stand up and the rest of the day can different depending on what your working on, how far you are in your apprenticeship and what your team is working on.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my program to a high extent since it is a field that I am interested in and that is growing at a rapid speed.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, before this apprenticeship my knowledge and skills about cyber security where minimal. Through this apprenticeship I have gained and will continue to gain more technical skills while also improving my soft skills such as presenting, negotiation and organisation.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The structure of the apprenticeship program is currently being improved so that following apprentices can gain more opportunities.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received a lot of support and encouragement from my team, learning and development and also members higher up in the company.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider has been good in providing support in regards to projects and training.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has given me the basic foundational knowledge that is necessary to do well in the area.
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
Yes there are societies within the company that provide events related to their areas. There are also team night outs and kick off.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Softcat has been a good company to be at and they have supported me well along this journey.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Be authentic because Softcat is a peoples company and skills can be learnt along the way.
