IT-Cybersecurity Analyst Apprenticeship

Work Description

An IT-Cybersecurity professional protects, detects and defends organizational data, networks, databases, hardware, firewalls and encryption. Cybersecurity professionals may also regulate access to computer files, develop firewalls, perform risk assessments and test data processing systems to verify security measures. Cybersecurity professional may work with organizations to maintain organizational information security through planning, coordinating, and implementing information security programs.

Training

• 2-year training program
• 4000 hours of on-the-job training
• 288 hours of paid related instruction
• 6-month probationary period

Learn more from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.

Mandatory Duties

• Research IT Frameworks & Processes
• Monitor Information Sources (i.e. SIEM, firewall, etc.)
• Assess data/network vulnerabilities
• Assess system configurations
• Train end users on cybersecurity awareness
• Assess network security configurations
• Assess application configurations for security
• Assess security impact of third-party and service providers

Program Details

IT-Cybersecurity Apprenticeship courses may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Careers

Madison College IT-Cybersecurity Apprenticeship graduates are prepared to:

• Information Security Technician
• Network Security Technician
• Information Security Analyst
• Cybersecurity Technician
• Incident Responder
• Security Operation Center Analyst
• Data Forensic Analyst
• Penetration Tester