Cyber Security Essentials
Course Overview
A practical, hands-on programme covering the full cyber security landscape — from networking fundamentals and threat assessment to ethical hacking, web application security and UK compliance frameworks. You will work in real lab environments using industry-standard tools and leave with skills directly applicable to SOC analyst, IT security and penetration testing roles.
Designed for career changers, IT professionals, graduates and anyone looking to enter the fast-growing cyber security sector. No prior security experience required — foundational IT literacy is sufficient. On completion you receive a CPD-certified certificate.
Total duration: 8 weeks — structured weekly sessions with hands-on lab exercises throughout.
Learning Pathway
Module 1 — Foundations: CIA triad, threat landscape, types of attacks and real-world case studies
Module 2 — Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, firewalls, VPNs and Wireshark packet analysis
Module 3 — OS Security: Windows and Linux hardening, user permissions and patch management
Module 4 — Threat Assessment: OWASP Top 10, CVEs, CVSS scoring, Nmap and Nessus scanning
Module 5 — Ethical Hacking: Penetration testing methodology, Kali Linux and Metasploitable labs
Module 6 — Web App Security: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF and DVWA/WebGoat lab exercises
Module 7 — Compliance: GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials (UK) and incident response
Module 8 — Capstone: Full mock security audit, report writing and career pathways
Choose Your Programme
All programmes include CPD certification, live project experience, CV support and interview preparation.
Full Programme
Complete 8-week Cyber Security Essentials training with hands-on labs, mock security audit and CPD certificate.
- ✓Network security, ethical hacking and web application security
- ✓8 weeks of live instructor-led sessions
- ✓Hands-on labs: Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, DVWA
- ✓CPD certificate on completion
- ✓Interview preparation and CV support
Funded Training — Coseng Scholarship
The same full 8-week programme at a subsidised rate through Coseng's partial scholarship scheme. Limited places — apply early.
- ✓All content identical to Full Programme
- ✓Partial scholarship — saving £300
- ✓CPD certificate included
- ✓Interview preparation and CV support
- ✓Limited places available
Why Choose Coseng
CPD Certified: Earn an industry-recognised CPD certificate accepted by employers
Hands-On Labs: Real Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap and DVWA lab environments — not just theory
UK Compliance Focused: GDPR, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 built into the curriculum
Career Support: Interview preparation, CV review and job-readiness coaching included
Expert Tutors: Learn from practitioners with real-world cyber security experience
Ready to start your learning journey?
Our advisors will help you choose the right programme and discuss funding options — no obligation.