Cybersecurity Foundations Programme (CFP)
📑 Courses 📑
• Introduction to Cybersecurity (CompTIA Security+ prep)
• Business Analysis Fundamentals in Cybersecurity (requirements, risk capture)
• Networking Essentials (Cisco CCNA prep)
• Cybersecurity Tools Overview (Wireshark, Splunk, Nmap, Kali Linux basics)
• Microsoft Security & Identity Basics (M365, Azure fundamentals)
• GDPR & Data Protection Awareness
• Ethical Hacking Basics (Kali sandbox)
• Digital Forensics Fundamentals
• Secure Coding Basics (for non-Programmers)
• AI Fundamentals for Cybersecurity (threat detection with AI)
• Capstone Project: Simulated SOC (Security Operations Centre) monitoring
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🎓 Certifications candidates can prepare for 🎓
• CompTIA Security+
• Cisco CCNA (fundamentals only)
• GDPR Awareness Certificate
💰 Indicative Job Roles & Salaries Permanent Roles (Annual) 💰
1. Cybersecurity Trainee → £28k – £35k
2. Junior Security Analyst → £30k – £40k
3. SOC Analyst (Tier 1) → £32k – £42k
4. IT Security Support → £28k – £38k
5. GRC Assistant → £30k – £40k
6. Security Awareness Trainer → £28k – £36k
7. Risk & Compliance Junior Analyst → £32k – £40k
8. Junior Network Security Engineer → £30k – £42k
9. Technical Support (Cyber-focused) → £28k – £35k
10. Digital Forensics Assistant → £30k – £40k
Contract Roles (Daily Rate):
• Junior Security Analyst → £150 – £250/day
• SOC Analyst (Tier 1) → £180 – £280/day
• GRC Assistant → £160 – £260/day
• Risk & Compliance Analyst → £180 – £280/day
• Junior Network Security → £170 – £270/day
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