Workshops & Short Practical Sessions

Cyber Security Practical Workshop

A controlled, defensive-security practical workshop introducing common cyber risks, security tools, traffic analysis, hardening and incident-response concepts.

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Your programme at a glance

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Duration & study mode
1 DayPhysical - NextGen Campus
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Entry requirements

Basic computer literacy; Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications

All entry requirements
  • Basic English reading ability for technical terms
  • A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
  • Stable internet connection for online delivery
  • Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
  • No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
  • For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
  • Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
  • Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines
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Programme Overview

What you will study

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Networking for security
  • Linux and Windows security
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Ethical hacking methodology
  • Web security fundamentals
  • Identity and access security
  • Security monitoring
  • Cloud security
  • Incident response and AI-assisted analysis

Tools & Platforms

Technologies used

  • Kali Linux
  • Wireshark
  • Nmap
  • Burp Suite Community
  • Metasploit in controlled labs
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Microsoft Sentinel concepts
  • Azure security tools
  • Virtualized cyber lab environments

Learning Outcomes

Skills you will build

  • Understand attack surfaces
  • Perform authorized reconnaissance in labs
  • Assess common vulnerabilities
  • Harden systems
  • Analyse network traffic
  • Apply identity security
  • Understand web security weaknesses
  • Use defensive monitoring concepts
  • Document security findings
  • Follow ethical and legal security practices

Career Pathways

Where this can lead

  • Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
  • SOC Analyst
  • Security Operations Trainee
  • Vulnerability Assessment Trainee
  • Junior Penetration Testing Trainee
  • Cybersecurity Support Engineer
  • Information Security Assistant
  • Cloud Security Support
  • Network Security Technician
  • Incident Response Trainee

Labs & Practicals

Hands-on learning

  • Build an isolated cyber lab
  • Perform authorized host discovery
  • Run controlled port/service scans
  • Analyse packets with Wireshark
  • Review common vulnerability findings
  • Practice basic system hardening
  • Review web-security issues in a safe lab
  • Analyse security alerts/logs
  • Document findings and remediation
  • Complete a controlled incident-response scenario

Admission Requirements

Before you start

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
  • Basic English reading ability for technical terms
  • A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
  • Stable internet connection for online delivery
  • Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
  • No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
  • For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
  • Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
  • Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines

Next Courses

Recommended pathways

  • Microsoft Certified Cloud Security Engineer
  • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer
  • Advanced Ethical Hacking pathway
  • SOC / Microsoft Sentinel pathway
  • Security certification preparation

NextGen Campus Support

Student support

  • Live lecturer-led instruction and guided demonstrations
  • Student support for academic and technical questions
  • Access to structured lesson materials and practice resources
  • Guidance on lab setup and troubleshooting
  • Progress support throughout the programme
  • Recorded-session support where applicable to the intake
  • Career and certification pathway guidance
  • Practical assignment and project guidance
  • Peer-learning and class communication support
  • NextGen Campus academic coordination and learner assistance

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