Cyber Security Traineeship
Guaranteed job in IT or 100% of your course fees back
- Price: £990 or £149 deposit and 10 monthly interest free payments of £104.30
- Study time: 3-9 months
- Salary: £24k – £45k
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The training can be completed all online, so whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, the package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you..
Starting salaries for the initial entry-level IT role are £24k-£30k and cyber security in the region of £45k.
Our expert recruitment team works solely with our own graduates on a one-to-one basis to secure your dream role. With partnerships across the whole of the UK and a pro-active approach to securing interviews, we go above and beyond to ensure you are swiftly placed.
If you do not receive a job offer within 12 weeks of successful completion of your studies we will refund 100% of your course fees back to you.
Our unrivalled job/money-back guarantee gives you full confidence that the Cyber Security Traineeship is the way to go in kick-starting your new IT career.
Success stories
I started the traineeship because I felt a bit stuck in my previous career. I’ve always had a passion for IT and thought this would be the best way to gain further knowledge and the correct qualifications.
I was made redundant in September, and I quickly decided to look for a route into IT. What Careerswitch offered was perfect for my needs. The job guarantee really helped…
@ iomart
I liked the fact you can complete the course anywhere at any time, and at your own speed.
I chose to leave my previous role in Property Management to focus on the course, but you can also complete it in your spare time.
After 15 years in the construction industry it was time for a change. The thought of switching careers had been brewing for a couple of years, but when the pandemic hit it was a case now or never…
I started the traineeship because I got tired of doing minimal wage jobs, and wanted to work with something that I really enjoy!
Traineeship overview
Your next step will be to make use of our Live Lab which can also be conveniently accessed online. This will give you the opportunity to test your skills in a practical environment – a crucial requirement when stepping into your first role.
By using our hosted platforms, you will be able to work on real-world hardware from your home, allowing you to test your own configurations and the impacts that they have, or to follow the Lab guidelines that are aimed at a specific piece of technology as will be required during your CompTIA exams.
The last step in this process is gaining your CompTIA A+ certifications. Here, you will be supplied with in-depth mock tests that will ensure that you are ready to take the official CompTIA exams, which we will book for you once you are ready. The exam can be taken at one of the many Pearson Vue test centres across the UK or remotely from the comfort of your own home.
The CompTIA A+ certification is an essential certification for establishing your IT career and demonstrating the core skills required to work in an entry-level IT position.
Once you have completed the initial three steps, we will then place you into your first role as either an IT Technician/IT Support specialist, with a starting salary of anywhere between £21K-35K.
While working within this position, we will release Step 4 of your training which is specifically designed to qualify you to move into the cyber security sector. You will have two years access to complete Step 4, which consists of your cyber courses, Live lab and official CySA+ exam like in Step 1-3.
Once you have gained the two years experience within the IT industry, as well as completing step 4 of your training, we can then place you into a role as a cyber security analyst.
You will begin your journey by studying fully accredited courses from reputable industry leaders – Microsoft, CompTIA, and Cisco. You will be given access to your own study portal which includes video tutorials, presentations, and quizzes, specifically designed to ready you for the practical application of the theory that you will learn.
Once you have worked your way through the course material, you will take a short online exam consisting of multiple-choice questions in order to ensure that you have a firm grasp of the course material.
You will begin your journey by studying fully accredited courses from reputable industry leaders – Microsoft, CompTIA, and Cisco. You will be given access to your own study portal which includes video tutorials, presentations, and quizzes, specifically designed to ready you for the practical application of the theory that you will learn.
Once you have worked your way through the course material, you will sit a short exam consisting of multiple-choice questions in order to ensure that you have a firm grasp of the course material.
Your next step will be to make use of our Live Lab which can also be conveniently accessed online. This will give you the opportunity to test your skills in a practical environment – a crucial requirement when stepping into your first role.
By using our hosted platforms, you will be able to work on real-world hardware from your home, allowing you to test your own configurations and the impacts that they have, or to follow the Lab guidelines that are aimed at a specific piece of technology as will be required during your CompTIA exams.
The last step in this process is gaining your CompTIA A+ certifications. Here, you will be supplied with in-depth mock tests that will ensure that you are ready to take the official CompTIA exams, which we will book for you once you are ready. The exam can be taken at one of the many Pearson Vue test centres across the UK or remotely from the comfort of your own home.
The CompTIA A+ certification is an essential certification for establishing your IT career and demonstrating the core skills required to work in an entry-level IT position.
Once you have completed the initial three steps, we will then place you into your first role as either an IT Technician/IT Support specialist, with a starting salary of anywhere between £21K-30K.
While working within this position, we will release Step 4 of your training which is specifically designed to qualify you to move into the cyber security sector. You will have two years access to complete Step 4, which consists of your cyber courses, Live lab and official CySA+ exam like in Step 1-3.
Once you have gained the two years experience within the IT industry, as well as completing step 4 of your training, we can then place you into a role as a cyber security analyst.
Course outline
When choosing your IT courses, the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 training course is the ideal foundational qualification to begin a career working with cutting edge information technologies. It covers laptops, desktops, tablets and mobiles as well as providing you with the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot networking and security issues within operating systems such as Windows, Apple, Android and more.
The CompTIA A+ certification is the first step towards a professional IT support career. This training course includes the globally recognised CompTIA A+ 220-1101 training course, which is the first part of the CompTIA A+. This will cover all the knowledge required to provide computer maintenance support.
- Mobile Devices
- Networking
- Hardware
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
The CompTIA A+ certification exam with exam code 220-1102 is a part of CompTIA’s new A+ core series (Core 1 and Core 2). This core series was released on April 20th, 2022 and is designed specifically for IT technicians who are interested in IT operational roles and technical support such as troubleshooting and solving IT problems.
The CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1002 covers the installation and configuration of operating systems, expanded security, operational procedures and software troubleshooting.
- Operating Systems
- Security
- Software Troubleshooting
- Operational Procedures
Networking has become an integral part of any business as companies of all sizes need to share files and keep communication and collaboration as effective and efficient as possible. All the data on the network also needs to be kept safe to ensure that it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
The CompTIA Network+ course aims to ready students to do just that. IT professionals that have gained the CompTIA Network+ certification have the ability to not only design networks, but also configure, manage and troubleshoot them and the software and hardware that goes along with networking. They will also monitor the organisation’s networks to ensure that they are secure, whether they are cabled or wireless, and have the necessary knowledge to troubleshoot networks, should a problem arise.
- Design and implement functional networks
- Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
- Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
- Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
- Implement network security, standards, and protocols
- Implement physical security.
- Troubleshoot network problems
- Support the creation of virtualized networks
The CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification IT professionals should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cyber security role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cyber security jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on trouble-shooting to ensure security professionals have practical security problem-solving skills. Cyber security professionals with Security+ know how to address security incidents – not just identify them.
- Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities
- Technologies and Tools
- Architecture and Design
- Identity and Access Management
- Risk Management
- Cryptography and PKI
The Windows 10 course is offered by Microsoft, the leading IT corporation in the world today. This course will teach students how to install, support and maintain the Windows 10 operating system which is currently becoming the most popular and widely-used operating system on the market. It will also teach you to identify and resolve issues concerning the security, application and networks on devices that are running Windows 10.
This course is intended for novice and experienced Network Administrators, Desktop Support Technicians or other IT professionals who have a need to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows 10.
- Installing Windows 10
- Configuring Devices
- Configuring Network Connectivity
- Managing Storage, Data and Printers
- Managing Apps
- Managing Device SecurityMaintaining Windows 10
- Troubleshooting and Recovery
- Deploying Windows 10 Enterprise Desktops
- Managing User Profiles and User State Virtualization
- Managing Desktop and Application Settings Using Group Policy
- Configuring and Managing Client Hyper-V
Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate, and collaborate.
The Cisco CCNA course is the associate level in Cisco’s certification path and their first step in preparing for a career in IT technologies. The CCNA course validates your skills and knowledge in network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.
CCNA gives you the foundation you need to take your career in any direction.
- Routing protocols, including OSPFv2 for IPv4 and OSPFv3 for IPv6
- VLANs, STP, and EtherChannel (static, PAGP, and LACP)
- WAN technologies
- Quality of service (QoS), including marketing, shaping, and prioritization of voice, video, and data
- Device monitoring protocols, including SNMPv2 and SNMPv3
- Device management using AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting) with TACACS+ and RADIUS
Linux has become well known for being used in devices such as mobile phones or tablets running the Android operating system, web servers and everything up to super computers. CompTIA Linux+ is a certification that has grown in stature and demand, with ever more organisations trusting Linux when developing services and applications.
During the CompTIA Linux+ course, students will learn the foundational skills that are required to work with the Linux operating system, including it’s configuration, management and troubleshooting.
- Instructions
- Managing Software
- Configuring Hardware
- Managing Files
- Booting Files
- Admin
- Basic Networking
- Scripts
- Security
This highly hands-on course gives participants experience in-network and system penetration testing. It covers all the exam objectives for the PT0-001 exam while taking the learner step-by step through hacking and exploiting each network and system type. Tools used in the activities are mostly Kali Linux-based, covering a broad range of real-world examples used by penetration testers and red teams.
It is the final step in achieving the new CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
(CNVP) or Network Security Professional (CNSP) stackable certification. It is also an intermediary step in achieving the CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert (CSIE) top-level certification.
- Client engagement and documentation
- Passive and active reconnaissance
- Windows, Linux, and mobile device system
hacking - Physical security testing and social
engineering - Wired and wireless network hacking and
exploitation - Network service hacking and exploitation
- Application and web app hacking and
exploitation - Lateral movement and persistence in a
compromised network
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA® Security) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.
During the Cisco CCNA Security course, you will learn about the creation, implementation and maintenance of an all-inclusive security policy by utilising Cisco IOS security features. The course will also teach students to implement security technologies and concepts using routers, switches and firewalls and how to configure site-to-site VPNs.
- Network Review
- Terminology and Fundamentals
- PKI and Cryptography
- AAA
- Bring Your Own Device
- Secure Access
- VPNs
- Secure Routing and Switching
- Firewalls
- Intrusion Protection System (IPS)
- Content And Endpoint Security
CySA+ is the only intermediate high-stakes cyber security analyst certification with performance-based questions covering security analytics, intrusion detection and response. As attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions, such as firewalls, an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry is increasingly important for most organizations. The behavioral analytics skills covered by CySA+ identify and combat malware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface.
- Module 1: Threat Management
- Module 2: Vulnerability Management
- Module 3: Cyber Incident Response
- Module 4: Security Architecture and Tool Sets
Upgrade to Premium+
Advanced courses
- CompTIA Cloud+
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CSSP)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
- Certified Ethical hacker (CEH v 12)
Ethical Hacker Practical Lab
After completing this lab, you will have gained further knowledge on penetration testing techniques, identifying infrastructure vulnerabilities, and exploring the use of different network and application attack tools.
Why upgrade?
- The average cyber security starting salary is higher at £50k
- Advance your career much quicker
- Higher employability rate
- Unlock more cyber security opportunities
Meet your tutors
I always keep myself up to date on the latest technology as well as updating my certifications so that I can provide expert tutor support on the latest curriculum.
I have more than 20 years of experience in the IT field, this forms the foundation of my commitment to help my students, whatever their abilities may be.
I’m passionate about everything IT. I keep up to date with all my relevant certifications as well as new technologies to ensure I provide the best possible support. In my spare time, I’m also an avid pc gamer and motorcycle enthusiast.
Recruitment
recruitment period
Your consultant will then actively seek opening positions with our wide network of partner companies and new companies hiring in your area. You will be provided with comprehensive interview prep and techniques ensuring you’re fully confident in the hiring process.
On average our students are hired within only 4 weeks.
Guarantee
In the unlikely event that we are unable to do so, we will refund all of your course fees back to you with 10 working days. No quibbles, and, no fuss.
Example Jobs
IT Technician
0-2 Years
Job Overview
IT Technician required to join our Field Services team, which will involve working on site with our clients, helping to deliver a broad range of IT support solutions, along with providing brilliant customer service at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Presenting the proposed solutions to the clients over the telephone and face to face and explaining the industry jargon in a clear, confident and concise manner.
- Designing, building and testing hardware and software for inclusion into systems both at our facility and on site. Installing and maintaining systems.
- Problem solving both before and during installation.Ensuring that during on site project work customer requirements are met wherever feasible. Providing professional and competent pre and post-sales support to customers. Writing and delivering documentation, application guides, manuals etc.
- Training the clients staff on the operation and maintenance of the systems. Supporting colleagues with internal IT issues.
IT Technician
0-2 Years
Job Overview
IT Technician required to join our Field Services team, which will involve working on site with our clients, helping to deliver a broad range of IT support solutions, along with providing brilliant customer service at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Presenting the proposed solutions to the clients over the telephone and face to face and explaining the industry jargon in a clear, confident and concise manner.
- Designing, building and testing hardware and software for inclusion into systems both at our facility and on site. Installing and maintaining systems.
- Problem solving both before and during installation.Ensuring that during on site project work customer requirements are met wherever feasible. Providing professional and competent pre and post-sales support to customers. Writing and delivering documentation, application guides, manuals etc.
- Training the clients staff on the operation and maintenance of the systems. Supporting colleagues with internal IT issues.
Position 1
IT Technician
0-2 Years
Job Overview
IT Technician required to join our Field Services team, which will involve working on site with our clients, helping to deliver a broad range of IT support solutions, along with providing brilliant customer service at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Presenting the proposed solutions to the clients over the telephone and face to face and explaining the industry jargon in a clear, confident and concise manner.
- Designing, building and testing hardware and software for inclusion into systems both at our facility and on site. Installing and maintaining systems.
- Problem solving both before and during installation.Ensuring that during on site project work customer requirements are met wherever feasible. Providing professional and competent pre and post-sales support to customers. Writing and delivering documentation, application guides, manuals etc.
- Training the clients staff on the operation and maintenance of the systems. Supporting colleagues with internal IT issues.
Cyber Security Analyst
2+ Years
Job Overview
Job duties typically include planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data. Cyber security analysts are expected to stay up-to-date on the latest intelligence, including hackers’ methodologies, in order to anticipate security breaches.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Creating, testing and implementing network disaster recovery plans
- Performing risk assessments and testing of data processing systems
- Installing firewalls, data encryption and other security measures
- Recommending security enhancements and purchases
- Recognise patterns or inconsistencies that could indicate complex cyber attacks
- Preventing data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect a network
- Perform internet penetration, network vulnerability assessments, social engineering and IT audits
Cyber Security Analyst
2+ Years
Job Overview
Job duties typically include planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data. Cyber security analysts are expected to stay up-to-date on the latest intelligence, including hackers’ methodologies, in order to anticipate security breaches.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Creating, testing and implementing network disaster recovery plans
- Performing risk assessments and testing of data processing systems
- Installing firewalls, data encryption and other security measures
- Recommending security enhancements and purchases
- Recognise patterns or inconsistencies that could indicate complex cyber attacks
- Preventing data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect a network
- Perform internet penetration, network vulnerability assessments, social engineering and IT audits
Position 2
Cyber Security Analyst
2+ Years
Job Overview
Job duties typically include planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data. Cyber security analysts are expected to stay up-to-date on the latest intelligence, including hackers’ methodologies, in order to anticipate security breaches.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Creating, testing and implementing network disaster recovery plans
- Performing risk assessments and testing of data processing systems
- Installing firewalls, data encryption and other security measures
- Recommending security enhancements and purchases
- Recognise patterns or inconsistencies that could indicate complex cyber attacks
- Preventing data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect a network
- Perform internet penetration, network vulnerability assessments, social engineering and IT audits
Companies
Our graduates now work with
Why choose us?
What do we provide?
- Accredited training courses from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco & ITIL.
- Official CompTIA A+ & CYSA+ Exams (Worth £648)
- Live labs for your practical work
- Expert tutor support
- Expert CV review
- 100% of your course fees back if you’re not placed into a role
- £24k minimum starting salary within 20 miles of your location
- 1 years access to step 1-3 & 2 years access to step 4
Why choose Cyber Security?
- 53% of organisations struggle to find qualified professionals
- Average starting salary of £45K
- Fantastic career opportunities
- Growing 4 times faster than IT in general
- A career for life
- Salaries increasing 8% per year
- Average salary for Cyber professionals is £72K
What salary you can expect?
- IT Technician – £24,000
- Junior Cyber Security
Analyst – £45,000 - Network Security Analyst – £48,000
- Senior Cyber Security
Analyst – £61,000 - Penetration Tester – £85,000
- Chief Information Security
officer – £95,000 - Cyber Security
Consultant – £100,000+
Book Your Cyber Security Traineeship
Standard: £1192 / Premium+: £1696
