Cyber Security Threat Intelligence Analyst Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Identifying and acting on internal/external threats that may impact the estate. Distributing intelligence products to the business and remediating digital risk alerting

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I am constantly learning and developing new skills through both on the job training and content delivered in the workshops

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme as I feel like I am always learning and I'm always given the correct support

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Overall it is well structured. Communication with the training provider can sometimes be an issue however I always know when the next module will start

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Plenty of support, both in role and from a wider Vodafone perspective. Everyone is here to support my studies and give be responsibilities which help me grow

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The support I receive is good in terms of the 1-2-1 skills coach meetings, however I feel responses could be quicker to wider queries

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It helps to provide the foundation and further knowledge behind many of the topic areas that I work to defend on a day to day basis, which is vital.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, now that we are coming out of the COVID period there are lots of socials both in the department and across wider youth programmes at Vodafone which help in the networking aspect

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a great company to work for who care about their people and invest in young talent

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Vodafone?

Be yourself! It's cliché but very true, also show ambition and desire for the area you are applying to and always do research into the company!