IT Fundamentals
Build confidence with core IT concepts including computer systems, operating systems, storage, virtualisation, cloud basics, and programming fundamentals.
Computer systemsOperating systemsVirtualisationCloud basics
Foundation training path
Cyber Security Foundations Training Path
A beginner-friendly pathway for learners who need the technical and security foundations before moving into specialist cyber security roles.
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Discuss this pathPath overview
The foundation before specialisation
IT fundamentals
Network fundamentals
Linux and Windows basics
Cyber security concepts
Cryptography essentials
This path is designed to prepare learners for role-focused training such as SOC analyst, penetration testing, vulnerability management, security engineering, or GRC.
IT basicsNetworksSecurity concepts
Path snapshot
Cyber Security Foundations
Build the technical foundation required before moving into specialist cyber security roles.
Level
Beginner
Duration
8–10 weeks part-time
Modules
6 included
Who this is for
Designed for learners starting their cyber security journey
This path is suitable for people who want to enter cyber security but need structured technical foundations before choosing or starting a specialist role-focused pathway.
Career changers with little or no cyber security background
Beginners who need IT, networking, Linux, and Windows foundations
Learners who are not yet sure which cyber security role fits them
Modules included
Build the foundations required for practical cyber security
The path combines IT, networking, operating system, cyber security, and cryptography modules so learners can move into specialist training with confidence.
Network Fundamentals
Build the networking knowledge needed to understand protocols, services, ports, traffic flows, segmentation, and packet analysis.
TCP/IPDNSHTTPPortsWireshark
Linux Fundamentals
Develop practical Linux knowledge including command-line usage, permissions, processes, packages, and remote access.
CLIPermissionsProcessesPackagesSSH
Windows Fundamentals
Understand Windows Server, administration tools, PowerShell, Active Directory, users, groups, and enterprise Windows concepts.
Windows ServerPowerShellADLDAP
Introduction to Cyber Security
Learn core cyber security concepts including threats, malware, CIA triad, attacker behaviour, cyber kill chain, and IAM concepts.
CIA triadMalwareKill chainIAM
Cryptography
Understand encryption, hashing, certificates, TLS, PKI, SSH, and password protection concepts used across cyber security roles.
EncryptionHashingPKITLSSSH
Practical work
Practical work you will do
The aim is to build confidence with the technical basics before learners choose a specialist direction.
Understand networks, systems, and security terminology in context
Practise basic Linux, Windows, and troubleshooting workflows
Compare specialist paths with clearer technical confidence
Skills you will build
The base knowledge every cyber security learner needs
The goal is to give learners enough practical context to understand technical conversations, security concepts, and the specialist pathways available to them.
Understand the core IT concepts behind cyber security work
Explain basic networking, protocols, ports, and services
Use Linux and Windows concepts more confidently
Understand common cyber security terminology and attack concepts
Build the foundation needed for SOC, pentesting, VM, engineering, or GRC paths
Choose a specialist training path with better clarity
Prerequisites
Start here if you are unsure where to begin
This path is intentionally designed as the entry point before moving into a more specialist role-based pathway.
Recommended before starting
- No cyber security background required
- Basic computer usage
- Willingness to learn technical concepts step by step
Ideal for
- Career changers
- Beginners entering cyber security
- Junior IT learners preparing for a specialist path
Next possible paths
- SOC Analyst Path
- Penetration Testing Path
- Security Engineer Path
- Vulnerability Management Path
Delivery model
Guided training, practical exercises, and mentor support
Learners follow structured content, practical exercises, lab environments, and instructor support so they can build confidence before moving into a specialist cyber security path.