Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Review

I can't go too deep into what I do exactly, but my work involves a lot of data analysis and programming, as well as routine tasks like participating in meetings and answering emails etc. I deal with a lot of cybercrime - identifying trends and sometimes predicting future trends based on the data we collect.

I have developed my programming skills greatly, and have been able to pick up data analysis since starting my role. In terms of new skills, I have picked up presentation skills and how to present in front of large, unknown audiences on various topics, from university work to cyber crime.

I really enjoy the work side of the programme, as it has allowed me to do what I intended to when I started applying for apprenticeships - work alongside experienced professionals and learn from them as I work hands on. I have to say I am disappointed with the university side of things, as it is not what I expected when I was applying for apprenticeships, but I believe this is also down to the caliber of the university, as they seem ill equipped to deal with apprentices, and this has been evident since the start of the programme.

The programme as a whole is structured very well, however, the university side of the programme considerably lacks any sort of organisation, and has been an issue for not only myself but the whole apprentice intake on several occasions. The work organisation has been great, and we have been consistently supported throughout the programme

I receive a great deal of support from my employer, from weekly meetings with multiple members of my team, including my line manager, director and peers. I also have regular catch ups with my assigned career coach, and the HR department are always listening for feedback from the different apprentice intakes.

Being completely honest, I receive relatively little support from the university with regards to the qualification. There have been several occasions where questions have gone unanswered by university lecturers, leaving us apprentices in the dark about certain pieces of work. On top of this, there is at least one occasion where a lecturer responded to a simple question with hostility which was uncalled for.

If I am completely honest, I do not feel that the qualification provided by the university has provided me with any knowledge that benefits me in my role. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

At work there are plenty of extra-curricular activities to take part in. Although I don't tend to attend these events/activities as I have my own extra-curricular activities in my local area, I can appreciate the wide range of activities that there are being provided to take part in

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I would recommend barclays apprenticeships, however I would warn them about the university side of things, and make them aware of the issues that I have faced. Overall, the barclays apprenticeships are extremely good, but seem to be let down by the training provider (University of East London), who I believe we no longer use for the degree apprenticeship programme

I would make sure that they know about the university issues faced by my intake, and would say to simply be yourself, dont try to be the person you think they want to hire, as that could backfire and leave you in a role you dont like and the manager with an employee who is not what they anticipated.