Integrated Cybersecurity Expertise Programme (ICEP)
Pathway
• Starts at Foundations, builds into Professional, finishes with Mastery.
• Candidates graduate as enterprise-ready cybersecurity professionals with
multiple certifications and real-world project experience.
🎓 Certifications (across full pathway) 🎓
• CompTIA Security+
• Cisco CCNA
• CompTIA CySA+
• CEH
• Microsoft Security Analyst
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
• CISSP or CISM
• OSCP
🛣️📑 Career Pathway 📑🛣️
Integrated Cybersecurity Expertise Programme (ICEP)
Duration: 32–36 weeks | Level: Beginner to Advanced
Graduates leave with skills + certifications + real-world projects + career pathways —
giving them a competitive edge in the UK job market.
Career Pathway
Entry Level (Year 0–2)
• Cybersecurity Trainee
• SOC Analyst (Tier 1)
• IT Security Support
• Risk & Compliance Junior Analyst
Intermediate (Year 2–5)
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• SOC Analyst (Tier 2)
• Cloud Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester (Junior–Mid)
• GRC Analyst
• Digital Forensics Analyst
• Secure Software Tester
Advanced (Year 5–8)
• Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
• SOC Manager
• Security Architect
• Cloud Security Architect
• Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Risk & Compliance Specialist
Leadership / Specialist (Year 8+)
• Cybersecurity Programme Manager
• Head of Cyber Risk
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
💰 Career Pathways & Salaries (UK Market) Permanent Roles (Annual) 💰
1. Cybersecurity Trainee → £28k – £35k
2. SOC Analyst (Tier 1) → £30k – £42k
3. IT Security Support → £28k – £38k
4. Junior Security Analyst → £32k – £40k
5. Cybersecurity Analyst → £40k – £55k
6. SOC Analyst (Tier 2) → £45k – £60k
7. Cloud Security Analyst → £45k – £60k
8. Penetration Tester (Junior–Mid) → £42k – £60k
9. GRC Analyst (Governance, Risk, Compliance) → £42k – £58k
10. Digital Forensics Analyst → £45k – £60k
11. Threat Intelligence Analyst → £45k – £60k
12. Security Architect → £70k – £95k
13. Cloud Security Architect → £70k – £95k
14. Cybersecurity Programme Manager → £75k – £100k
15. CISO Track Roles → £100k – £150k
🤝 Contract Roles (Daily Rate) 🤝
1. Junior Security Analyst → £150 – £250/day
2. SOC Analyst (Tier 1) → £180 – £280/day
3. Cybersecurity Analyst → £300 – £450/day
4. SOC Analyst (Tier 2) → £320 – £480/day
5. Cloud Security Analyst → £350 – £500/day
6. Penetration Tester → £300 – £500/day
7. GRC Analyst → £325 – £475/day
8. Digital Forensics Analyst → £325 – £500/day
9. Threat Intelligence Analyst → £350 – £500/day
10. Security Architect → £550 – £800/day
11. Cloud Security Architect → £550 – £800/day
12. Cybersecurity Programme Manager → £600 – £850/day
13. Head of Cyber Risk → £650 – £900/day
14. Cybersecurity Consultant → £500 – £750/day
15. CISO (Consulting) → £900 – £1200/day
Instructor
