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IT Security Consultant – Job Ready Programme with Career Support & Money Back Guarantee
Course Overview
The IT Security Consultant – Job Guarantee Programme is your pathway into one of the most in-demand fields today: cybersecurity. As cyber threats continue to grow, the need for skilled IT security professionals is higher than ever. This programme covers everything from ethical hacking and network security to compliance and incident response.
Why Should People in the UK Invest Their Time in IT Sector?
- Increasing Opportunities: Cybersecurity job postings in the UK have grown by over 35% this past year.
- Competitive Salaries: Cybersecurity professionals earn around 20% more than typical IT roles.
- National Focus: The UK government has invested £1.9 billion in cybersecurity programmes to protect businesses.
IT Security Consultant Career Path Overview:
This programme is designed to give you the skills and credentials needed to start a career in IT security. With businesses increasingly reliant on digital systems, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is growing. Through this course, you’ll gain certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CEH, setting you apart as a certified expert in the field.
You’ll learn about ethical hacking, incident response, and network security, along with specialised areas like GDPR compliance and web application security. The course also includes training in data analysis tools, making you capable of interpreting security data to prevent cyber incidents.
The programme covers all the bases, including PHP and MySQL for web security, GitHub for version control, and Heroku for application deployment. By the end, you’ll have a well-rounded skill set that opens doors to various roles in IT security.
This programme not only builds your technical skills but also ensures you’re ready to tackle the complex challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals today.
Take charge of your career by enrolling in the IT Security Consultant programme today! With comprehensive career support, including expert help with CV creation and interview preparation, we’ll assist you in securing your ideal job. Don’t miss the opportunity to become a proficient IT Security Consultant—enrol now and begin shaping your future!
Our Job Ready Programme is crafted to ensure your success. Here’s how it works:
- Enrol in the Programme – Access to (number of courses in the bundle) detailed career-focused courses.
- Learn at Your Own Pace – Enjoy lifetime access to course materials, giving you the flexibility to study and get certified when it suits you.
- Mock and Final Interviews – We’ll prepare you with practice interviews to get you ready for the real ones.
- Achieve 85%+ – Attain this score to successfully complete the programme.
- Ready for Job Interviews – We’ll arrange interviews with trusted UK companies to help you secure your ideal job.
- 50% Refund Ready – If we don’t secure you a job interview after successful completion, we will refund 50% of your programme fees.
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
Description
What’s Included in The IT Security Consultant – Job Ready Programme Package?
The IT Security Consultant – Job Ready Programme provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to help you successfully secure a job. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included:
- Core Course Content: Full access to all career path courses, providing a strong foundation in IT skills.
- Certification: Receive free certificates upon completion, in both PDF and hard copy formats for each course.
- Job Market Analysis: Insights into current job market trends and opportunities to guide your job search strategy.
- Job Readiness: A thorough review of your course progress to ensure you’re fully prepared to enter the workforce confidently.
- CV and Portfolio Enhancement: Professional help to improve your CV and portfolio, showcasing your skills to stand out in the job market.
- LinkedIn Optimisation: A professional overhaul of your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters and industry professionals.
- Resource Library: Access supplementary materials like e-books, industry reports, and video tutorials to expand your knowledge.
- Expert Tutor Support: Ongoing assistance from subject matter experts to guide you through learning and advanced topics.
- 24/7 Mentor Support: Continuous access to a dedicated mentor for up to 3 months after programme completion to support follow-up and problem-solving.
- Access to Industry Tools: Temporary access to industry-standard software (e.g., Grammarly Premium) to gain hands-on experience with relevant tools.
- Mock Interviews with Feedback: Participate in three mock interviews with detailed feedback to sharpen your interview skills.
- Advanced Job Placement Support: Access exclusive job listings and direct connections with employers.
- Application Assistance: Guidance on creating tailored job applications to increase your chances of securing interviews.
- Interview Support: Assistance with interview preparation, including scheduling, performance tips, and salary negotiation strategies.
- Onboarding Support: Help with navigating the onboarding process for a smooth transition into your new role.
- Job Hurdle Guidance: Strategies for managing workplace challenges, such as work-life balance, stress management, and productivity improvement.
Entry Requirements:
No formal requirements—any UK resident aged 18 or over can enrol. Basic English skills, computer literacy, and a valid UK work permit are necessary.
Disclaimer:
Thames College may share learner information with partner agencies to support job placement. For full terms and details, download the programme guide from the resources section. Feel free to ask any questions in the Q&A section.
Course Curriculum:
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Setting up a Penetration Testing Lab
- Information Gathering
- Scanning and Enumeration
- VAPT
- Firewalls
- WAPT
- Denial of Service
- Malware Threats
- Social Engineering
- Cryptography
- Report Writing
You will also receive these additional courses with IT Security Consultant
- Learn Ethical Hacking From A-Z: Beginner To Expert
- Cyber Security
- Computer Networks Security from Scratch to Advanced
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)
- Cyber Security Incident Handling and Incident Response
- Cyber Security Awareness
- GDPR Training
- Web Application Penetration Testing
- Diploma in Data Analytics with Tableau
- Functional Skills – IT
- Microsoft Power BI Training
- Cyber Intelligence Officer
- WordPress Security Mastery
- Microsoft Excel
- CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
- CompTIA PenTest+ (Ethical Hacking)
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Advanced Diploma in PHP Web Development with MySQL, GitHub & Heroku
- Computer Networks Security from Scratch to Advanced
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring IT Security Pros who want to build a solid foundation and gain relevant certifications.
- Experienced IT Workers looking to specialise or pivot into the cybersecurity field.
- Career Changers seeking a high-growth, stable career with plenty of advancement opportunities.
Requirements
No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience is required!
This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is—
- A smart device with a stable internet connection
- A keen interest in this subject
- And being over the age of 18.
Career Path
- IT Security Consultant (£40,000 – £70,000)
- Cybersecurity Analyst (£35,000 – £60,000)
- Ethical Hacker (£45,000 – £80,000)
- Network Security Engineer (£40,000 – £65,000)
- Incident Responder (£35,000 – £60,000)
- Data Protection Officer (£45,000 – £75,000)
- IT Auditor (£40,000 – £70,000)
- Cyber Intelligence Analyst (£40,000 – £65,000)
- Web Application Security Engineer (£45,000 – £85,000)
- Compliance Officer (GDPR) (£30,000 – £55,000)
Course Curriculum
| Introduction to Ethical Hacking | |||
| Hacking Terms | 00:07:00 | ||
| VA vs PT and Rule of Engagement | 00:09:00 | ||
| Methodologies | 00:07:00 | ||
| Type of Pen Testing | 00:06:00 | ||
| Phases of Penetration Test | 00:04:00 | ||
| 10 Steps to Follow | 00:04:00 | ||
| Setting up a Penetration Testing Lab | |||
| What is Linux OS – Benefits | 00:04:00 | ||
| What is Kali Linux | 00:03:00 | ||
| Virtual Box Installation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Kali Linux Installation in VB | 00:12:00 | ||
| Install Metasploitable on Virtual Box | 00:09:00 | ||
| Install DVWA in Kali | 00:18:00 | ||
| Install TOR | 00:09:00 | ||
| Executing Basic Commands in Kali | 00:12:00 | ||
| Executing Advance Commands in Kali | 00:14:00 | ||
| Information Gathering | |||
| What is Information Gathering | 00:08:00 | ||
| Maltego Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Maltego Part 2 | 00:06:00 | ||
| HTTrack | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Harvester | 00:02:00 | ||
| NSLookup | 00:03:00 | ||
| RedHawk | 00:05:00 | ||
| SHODAN | 00:09:00 | ||
| OSNIT Framework | 00:05:00 | ||
| Scanning and Enumeration | |||
| What is Scanning | 00:07:00 | ||
| What is Nmap | 00:05:00 | ||
| Zenmap GUI | 00:17:00 | ||
| What is Enumeration | 00:03:00 | ||
| Types of Enumeration | 00:03:00 | ||
| Enumeration Using Hyena – 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Enumeration Using Hyena – 2 | 00:06:00 | ||
| VAPT | |||
| What is Vulnerability Assessment | 00:04:00 | ||
| Phases of Vulnerability Assessment | 00:08:00 | ||
| Vulnerability Scoring Systems | 00:09:00 | ||
| Introduction to Nessus | 00:05:00 | ||
| Create and Configure Nessus Network Policy | 00:08:00 | ||
| Nessus Launch Scan and Analyse Result | 00:08:00 | ||
| Firewalls | |||
| What is IDS | 00:11:00 | ||
| What Are Firewalls | 00:10:00 | ||
| What is DMZ | 00:06:00 | ||
| IDS Evasion Techniques | 00:08:00 | ||
| Firewall Evasion Techniques | 00:09:00 | ||
| Firewall Pentesting | 00:02:00 | ||
| WAPT | |||
| Introduction to Web Servers | 00:05:00 | ||
| Types of Web Server Attacks | 00:05:00 | ||
| Web Server Penetration Testing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Countermeasures of Web Servers? | 00:05:00 | ||
| OWASP Top 10 Attacks Part 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| OWASP Top 10 Attacks Part 2 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Website Foot Printing Part 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Website Foot Printing Part 2 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Command Execution Low | 00:06:00 | ||
| Command Execution Medium | 00:07:00 | ||
| Configuring Burp Suite | 00:16:00 | ||
| File Upload Low | 00:10:00 | ||
| File Upload Medium | 00:07:00 | ||
| File Upload High | 00:08:00 | ||
| SQL Injection | 00:04:00 | ||
| SQL Injection II | 00:05:00 | ||
| Manual SQL | 00:17:00 | ||
| Automating SQL | 00:09:00 | ||
| Countermeasures of SQL Injection | 00:03:00 | ||
| What Is XSS | 00:03:00 | ||
| Types of XSS | 00:06:00 | ||
| XSS Low | 00:11:00 | ||
| XSS Medium | 00:05:00 | ||
| XSS High | 00:11:00 | ||
| Countermeasures of XSS | 00:04:00 | ||
| What is CSRF | 00:06:00 | ||
| CSRF Practical | 00:07:00 | ||
| What is a Brute Force Attack? | 00:05:00 | ||
| Brute Force Political | 00:18:00 | ||
| Web Application Penetration Testing? | 00:09:00 | ||
| Web Application Countermeasures | 00:06:00 | ||
| Denial of Service | |||
| What is Denial of Service (DOS)? | 00:03:00 | ||
| Types of DOS attack? | 00:05:00 | ||
| What is a BOTNET? | 00:03:00 | ||
| Malware Threats | |||
| Introduction to Malware | 00:09:00 | ||
| Trojan | 00:08:00 | ||
| Types of Trojans | 00:08:00 | ||
| Viruses and Worms | 00:07:00 | ||
| Types of Viruses | 00:10:00 | ||
| Countermeasures | 00:07:00 | ||
| Social Engineering | |||
| Introduction to Social Engineering | 00:05:00 | ||
| Social Engineering | 00:06:00 | ||
| Installing BeEF Framework | 00:09:00 | ||
| Getting User Credentials Using BeEF Framework | 00:11:00 | ||
| Cryptography | |||
| Introduction to Cryptography | 00:05:00 | ||
| Symmetric Encryption | 00:03:00 | ||
| DES and AES | 00:06:00 | ||
| Asymmetric Encryption | 00:03:00 | ||
| RSA and Diffie | 00:07:00 | ||
| Hashing | 00:07:00 | ||
| Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authority (CA) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Digital Signatures | 00:09:00 | ||
| Transport Layer Security (TLS) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Calculating One Way Hashes Using HashCal | 00:04:00 | ||
| Basic Data Encryption Advance and Decryption Package | 00:05:00 | ||
| Report Writing | |||
| Introduction to Report Writing | 00:08:00 | ||
| Component of a Report | 00:14:00 | ||
| Bonus Section | |||
| Why we need to fix vulnerabilities | 00:05:00 | ||
| Hacker Sponsored Security | 00:03:00 | ||
| Key Terms in Bug Bounty Program | 00:05:00 | ||
| Bug Bounty Definition | 00:03:00 | ||
| Public or Private Bug Bounty Program | 00:04:00 | ||
| What is HackerOne | 00:05:00 | ||
| Why Organizations will hire you | 00:08:00 | ||
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.
