Cyber Security & Information Management Mastery: Data Protection, Risk & Ethical Hacking
Overview
Cyber threats now affect daily business, not only IT teams. The UK Government’s 2025/26 Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that 43% of businesses identified a cyber breach or attack in the previous 12 months, proving why cyber security awareness matters across every sector.
Cyber Security & Information Management Mastery gives learners an online route into cyber security, information security, data protection, ethical hacking, risk analysis, WordPress security, confidentiality and career preparation. This cyber security course supports UK pathways such as cyber security assistant, SOC analyst, IT security analyst, data protection assistant, compliance assistant, IT support technician and cyber risk analyst. Learn how threats work, how data is protected and how controls build safer systems. Study online with Thames College and develop career-ready security confidence today.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Endorsed by QLS (Quality Licence Scheme)
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
This course builds cyber security knowledge across digital threats, data protection, ethical hacking, risk analysis, information management and career preparation.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
► Identify common cyber threats, attacks, malware and threat actors.
► Explain key cyber security terms, concepts and defence methods.
► Describe how networking, IP addressing and protocols support security.
► Recognise vulnerability assessment, cryptography and hashing concepts.
► Explain social engineering, ransomware, Trojans and virus risks.
Who is This Course For?
This course suits learners who want an online route into cyber security, data protection, risk, ethical hacking and IT career pathways.
This course is suitable for:
► Beginners interested in cyber security and information management.
► IT learners exploring security, networking and risk analysis.
► Career changers aiming for cyber security or IT support roles.
► Business owners want better digital security awareness.
► Web developers interested in WordPress security.
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Upon successful completion of this course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
► 139 GBP within UK
► 149 GBP for International Delivery — Postal Fees Included
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses
Career Opportunities
This Cyber Security & Information Management Mastery course supports cyber security, data protection, IT support, risk, compliance and security operations pathways. UK related salaries commonly range from £25,000–£55,000, depending on role, sector and experience.
► Cyber Security Assistant — Average UK salary: £25,000–£35,000 per year
► Information Security Analyst — Average UK salary: £42,203–£44,131 per year
► IT Security Analyst — Average UK salary: £34,000–£48,000 per year
► Data Protection Officer — Average UK salary: £42,499–£55,000 per year
► Compliance Officer — Average UK salary: £30,628 per year
► Network Security Assistant — Average UK salary: £25,000–£38,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
Cyber Security
Information Management
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Course Curriculum
| Cyber Security | |||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING | |||
| Network Topologies | 00:06:00 | ||
| History and Applications of Computer Networking | 00:06:00 | ||
| Protocols and Standards | 00:04:00 | ||
| Introduction to OSI Model | 00:04:00 | ||
| Layers of OSI Model | 00:07:00 | ||
| Introduction to TCP/IP Model | 00:10:00 | ||
| OSI Model vs TCP/IP Model | 00:04:00 | ||
| Addressing in Computer Networks | 00:09:00 | ||
| IP Address- IPv4 and IPv6 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Classes of IP Address | 00:10:00 | ||
| PRACTICAL : HOW TO FIND OUT YOUR PC’s IP ADDRESS | 00:03:00 | ||
| PRACTICAL : HOW TO FIND OUT YOUR PC’S MAC ADDRESS5 | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Internet Protocol (IP) | 00:07:00 | ||
| Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) | 00:09:00 | ||
| Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) | 00:08:00 | ||
| Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) | 00:06:00 | ||
| RIP and OSPF Protocols | 00:05:00 | ||
| PRACTICAL : HOW TO FIND OUT THE PATH OF DATA PACKETS USING TRACERT | 00:03:00 | ||
| What are Sockets? | 00:05:00 | ||
| File Transfer Protocol (FTP) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Hyptertext Transfer Protocol/Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Domain Name System (DNS) | 00:03:00 | ||
| GETTING STARTED WITH CYBER SECURITY | |||
| Definition of Computer Security | 00:03:00 | ||
| Interesting Facts about Cyber Security | 00:05:00 | ||
| History of Cyber Security | 00:07:00 | ||
| Scope and Career Insights in Cyber Security | 00:08:00 | ||
| LET'S BEGIN - THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CYBER SECURITY | |||
| Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
| Types of Computer Security | 00:03:00 | ||
| Key Terms in Cyber Security | 00:07:00 | ||
| The Elements of Information Security | 00:06:00 | ||
| Types of Attacks | 00:10:00 | ||
| Roles in Cyber Security : Part 1 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Roles in Cyber Security : Part 2 | 00:06:00 | ||
| DIVING DEEP INTO CYBER SECURITY | |||
| Security Architect’s View of Security | 00:08:00 | ||
| What is Vulnerability Assessment? | 00:05:00 | ||
| 4 Phases of Vulnerability Assessment | 00:09:00 | ||
| Introduction to Cryptography | 00:06:00 | ||
| Symmetric Encryption | 00:03:00 | ||
| Asymmetric Encryption | 00:04:00 | ||
| Hashing | 00:07:00 | ||
| Security Organizations | 00:05:00 | ||
| Critical Thinking in Cyber Security | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Five Critical Thinking Skills | 00:06:00 | ||
| PRACTICAL : USING NSLOOKUP TOOL | 00:03:00 | ||
| TYPES OF ACTORS, ATTACKS, MALWARE AND RESOURCES | |||
| Different types of Actors in Cyber Security | 00:10:00 | ||
| Types of Cyber Attacks | 00:04:00 | ||
| Hacking Organizations around the Globe | 00:05:00 | ||
| Security Services and Mechanisms | 00:03:00 | ||
| Introduction to Threats | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is a Malware? | 00:07:00 | ||
| Types of Trojans | 00:06:00 | ||
| Types of Virus | 00:07:00 | ||
| Have you ever heard about a Ransomware? | 00:09:00 | ||
| The Cyber Kill Chain | 00:09:00 | ||
| Introduction to Social Engineering | 00:05:00 | ||
| Types of Social Engineering | 00:07:00 | ||
| KEY SECURITY CONCEPTS | |||
| Confidentiality – The Most Important Element of Security | 00:04:00 | ||
| Introduction to Incident Response Team | 00:05:00 | ||
| Phases of Incident Response | 00:05:00 | ||
| Laws in Cyber Security | 00:05:00 | ||
| What are Audits in Cyber Security | 00:04:00 | ||
| Internal Audit vs External Audit | 00:04:00 | ||
| The NIST Framework | 00:03:00 | ||
| The COBIT Framework | 00:04:00 | ||
| FIREWALLS AND ANTIVIRUS | |||
| Intrusion Detection System | 00:05:00 | ||
| Introduction to Firewalls | 00:05:00 | ||
| What is DMZ? | 00:04:00 | ||
| Different types of Firewalls | 00:09:00 | ||
| Assignment: Cyber Security | |||
| Assignment – Cyber Security | 1 week | ||
| Information Management | |||
| Module 01: Introduction to Information Management | |||
| Introduction to Information Management | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 02: Information Management Strategy | |||
| Information Management Strategy | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 03: Databases and Information Management | |||
| Databases and Information Management | 00:29:00 | ||
| Module 04: Management Information Systems (MIS) | |||
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 05: Auditing Information Systems | |||
| Auditing Information Systems | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 06: Ethical and Social Issues and Data Protection | |||
| Ethical and Social Issues and Data Protection | 00:27:00 | ||
| Assignment: Information Management | |||
| Assignment – Information Management | 6 days, 16 hours | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
Cyber Security & Information Management Mastery is an online course covering cyber security, information management, data protection, ethical hacking, risk analysis, WordPress security and career preparation. It supports learners building security knowledge for IT, risk, compliance and data protection pathways.
Yes. This course is suitable for beginners, IT learners, career changers and business owners. It starts with cyber security foundations and key security concepts before moving into threats, malware, incident response, audits, firewalls and data protection topics.
You will learn networking basics, cyber threats, vulnerability assessment, cryptography, malware, ransomware, social engineering, incident response, audits, firewalls, antivirus, information management, databases, management information systems, data protection and career preparation for security-related roles.
Yes. The course includes ethical hacking awareness and related security concepts. Learners should use ethical hacking knowledge only in legal, authorised and consent-based settings, such as approved training, workplace testing or controlled security review environments.
This course can support interest in cyber security assistant, SOC analyst, IT security analyst, information security analyst, data protection assistant, compliance assistant, IT support technician, cyber risk analyst and security administrator roles, depending on experience and further training.
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