Career Kickstart Programme

The Cybersecurity Course That Gets You Employed In 6 Months

Helping individuals with no IT background enter the cybersecurity industry through world-class, hands-on training and career coaching.

Learning Outcomes Syllabus Training Schedule Methodology FAQs

Learning Outcomes:

1. Foundational Knowledge:

Acquire knowledge and tools for corporate network exploration
Understand and defend against cyber-attacks
Familiarise with various attack scenarios

2. Linux Proficiency:

Utilise Linux command-line operations
Comprehend Linux system configurations and graphical interface
Implement automation in Linux

3. Programming and Scripting:

Learn about Python variables
Construct basic Python code

4. Security Operations Center (SOC) Insight:

Gain a solid understanding of the SOC environment
Develop practical skills in monitoring, log analysis, and event correlation
Apply knowledge in real-time using a simulation environment

5. Network and System Configurations:

Establish Domain roles and functionalities
Configure rules and policies for DC, firewall, IDS, and IPS

6. Penetration Testing:

Familiarise with the Penetration Testing Process
Test and identify security weaknesses in systems
Gather and enumerate vulnerabilities
Exploit vulnerabilities to attack networks
Implement steps to maintain access and pivot to other machines

7. Cybersecurity Career Preparation:

Master resume and CV writing for cybersecurity roles
Hone interview skills tailored for cybersecurity positions
Receive career coaching for a successful path in cybersecurity

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Become familiar with different attack scenarios

Course Syllabus:

Chapter 01

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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Fundamental Concepts

Basic Networking
Remote Access
Steganography
Hash Encodings

Intro to Cybersecurity

OSI Model
Anonimity on the Network
Basic Cyber Attacks
Basic Network protocols

Linux Command-line

Linux Distribution
Basic Commands
Permissions
Text Manipulation
Bash Scripting
For loop, If statements, Functions,case

Networking

Network Configuring and Troubleshooting
Package management
Install Deb packages
Using APT

Intro To Python

Variables
Booleans
List
Dictionaries, Tuples
Loops

Python Conditions & Functions

Conditional Statements
While and For Loops
Working with Functions

Python Files I/O

Python Modules
Reading Files
Writing Files

Intro to Linux

Virtualisation
Bridge vs NAT
Linux Directories
Linux Users
Packages
File and Text Manipulation
Linux Scripting

Networking

TCP/IP and OSI Model
Network Routing Basics
Network Protocols
Remote Connection Protocols
Wireshark
Filtering and Parsing Traffic Logs
Extracting Objects

Network Analysis

Advance Wireshark
Traffic analysis
OS Fingerprinting
Detecting Suspicious Traffic
Filter packets
File Carving

Network Attacks

Network Scanning
MitM
LLMNR attack
Offline, Online Password Brute Force
Intro to Trojans
Payloads: Reverse vs Bind
Vulnerabilities on system

Chapter 02

Network Research

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Become familiar with different attack scenarios

Windows Domain

Install and configure windows server, ADDS
Manage Domain Protocols and Policies
Wireshark
IP address subnetting
Analyse Windows Events to monitor events and incidences on the DC

SOC Environment

ELK deployment
Beats deployment
Identifying threats
Data Aggregation
Real-Time Monitoring
Setting and Configuring pfsense rules
Passing traffic
Managing Network Security with IDS and IPS

Using SIEM

Firewall Monitoring and management
Install and configure firewall packages
Web Gateway Filtering
Vulnerability Assessment

Introduction to Threat Hunting

Hardening Domain
Setting up Open Source SIEM
Deploying OSSIM
Network and Host Monitoring and Logging

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Chapter 03

Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst

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Reconnaissance

Monitoring Personal and Corporate Blogs
Collecting Employees PersonalInformation
Harvesting Organization Emails
Shodan Search Engine
Nmap Scanning
Services Versions
NSE Scripting

Enumeration

DNS Enumeration
FTP, SSH Enumeration
SMB, MySQL Enumeration
Network Traffic
NSE Enumeration
Vulnerabilities DetectionMethods
Automating the Scanning

Exploitation

Brute-ForcingServices
Metasploit
Working with Exploits
Meterpreter
Social Engineering

Post-Exploitation

Configuring Payloads
Analyzing Local Exploits
Privilege Escalation
Using the Meterpreter Modules
Windows Linux PostExploitations

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Chapter 04

Penetration Testing

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Chapter 05

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Training Schedule:

Week 1

Basic Networking
Remote Access
Steganography
Hash Encodings

Week 2

OSI Model
Anonimity on the Network
Basic Cyber Attacks
Basic Network protocols

Week 3

Linux Distribution
Basic Commands
Permissions
Text Manipulation
Bash Scripting
For loop, If statements, Functions, Case

Week 4

Network Configuring and Troubleshooting
Package management
Install Deb packages
Using APT

Week 5

Intro to Linux (Ubuntu)
Text Manipulation
Services
Scanning the network

Week 6

Brute Force
Fail2Ban
Linux Scripting Recap

Week 7

Linux Scripting for scanning
Linux scripting to analyse files

Week 8

Scripting - If conditions
Scripting - functions
Scripting - case
Scripting to check password strength, malicious hash probability

Week 9

Diving into packets - wireshark
Local Network Attack - mitm
Local Network Attack - llmnr
VPN, Proxy and TOR
Intro to Trojans
Vulnerabilities on system

Week 10

Install and configure windows server, ADDS
Manage Domain Protocols and Policies
IP address subnetting
Analyse Windows Events Log
Monitor events and incidences on the DC

Week 11

Wireshark Analysis on SOC
IDS and IPS Configuration
Snort Installation and Rules Setting

Week 12

Firewall Monitoring and management
Install and configure firewall packages
Web Gateway Filtering
Vulnerability Assessment

Week 13

ELK deployment
Beats deployment
Identifying threats
Data Aggregation
Real-Time Monitoring
Setting and Configuring pfsense rules

Week 14

Hardening Domain
Setting up Open Source SIEM
Deploying OSSIM
Network and Host Monitoring and Logging
SMB protocol and security issues

Week 15

Backdoor with Netcat
Domain Attacks, Monitoring
Incidence Responding

Week 16

Variables, Strings, Integers
Booleans
List
Dictionaries, Tuples
Loops
Basic Python Scripting

Week 17

Conditional Statements
While and For Loops
Working with Functions
Python Modules
Reading Files
Writing Files

Week 18

Monitoring Personal and Corporate Blogs
Collecting Employees Personal Information
Harvesting Organization Emails
Shodan Search Engine
Nmap Scanning
Services Versions

Week 19

Using NSE Scripts
DNS, SMB, FTP, SSH, MYSQL Enumeration
Network Traffic
NSE Enumeration
Vulnerabilities Detection Methods
Automating the Scanning
Brute-Forcing Services
Metasploit
Working with Exploits and other databases
Meterpreter

Week 20

Bind and Reverse Shell with Netcat
Payloads and creating payloads
Msfvenom
Payloads Delivery
Privilege Escalation

Week 21

Post Exploit Linux
Post Exploit Windows
Cracking Windows password
Automate msfconsole with rc script

Week 22

OSINT with google and shodan
Shodan on linux
Bypass with Windows ISO and Kali
Social Engineering and tools
Intro to Web app hacking

2 x Weekdays Per Week (7 pm - 11 pm), 1 x Weekend Per Week (1 pm - 5 pm).

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Training Methodology:

Apprenticeship-based Training

Experience hands-on learning with our demonstration method on a virtual/host machine, ensuring immersive understanding.
Our trainers prioritize showing over telling, explaining intricacies without relying on slides, offering direct engagement.
Bridge your knowledge gap by connecting theoretical concepts to practical cybersecurity applications, enhancing career readiness.

Practice Labs

Engage in repeated practice sessions to solidify and reinforce your understanding.
Delve deeper with practice questions, encouraging students to explore interconnected topics and enhance comprehension.
Stimulate critical thinking through challenge questions, prompting students to seek solutions and broaden their problem-solving abilities.

Assessment and Project

Equip yourself with the expertise and tools essential for navigating corporate networks safely.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of cyber-attacks to fortify your digital environment effectively.
Broaden your horizon by familiarizing yourself with diverse cyber-attack scenarios and their implications.

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FAQs:

Do I need to have any programming knowledge to join the course?

No prior programming or coding knowledge is needed. We teach all relevant programme skills, such as Python, during the course in the context of cybersecurity.

Are there grants available?

We currently don't offer grants as the curriculum requirements do not fit the standards we aspire to (e.g. MCQ-based tests to guarantee a 70% pass rate for grant applicants). Our priority is ensuring students gain valuable skills for a cybersecurity career. However, financing options are available.

What if I cannot cope and want to drop out?

We urge students to think twice before dropping out, as it impacts their progress. Our goal is to see every student graduate and secure a cybersecurity role. We're here to help you overcome challenges and adjust to your needs. If you're set on leaving, your trainer will work with a member of the student success team to assist you.

Can you guarantee that I will get a job?

We do not guarantee any students that they have a 100% chance of securing a job. We provide you with the best opportunity to secure a career in the industry. Each individual has a unique situation and expectations of a cybersecurity career upon graduating. From our experience, some graduates turn down job offers due to personal preferences (e.g. shift work, salary requirements, etc) and take longer to find a role they are comfortable with.

What are the computer specifications I need for the course?

A Windows or Mac laptop with the following specs:
▪ Intel: i5 or higher
▪ Preferred Windows OS ( Operation System )
▪ x64-compatible 2.0 GHz CPU minimum or higher
▪ 16 GB RAM minimum▪ 250 GB available hard-drive space
▪ Laptop or stationary computer workstation for every student
▪ Internet bandwidth - minimum base connection speed of 10 Mbps down/up is required.

What certifications do I get from the course?

The Career Kickstart course focuses on technical skills, and we do not issue any industry-specific certifications such as the CEH or CompTIA Security+. The entry-level certifications focus primarily on a theoretical understanding of cybersecurity and do not provide the technical skills required to enter the industry.

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