Live Online & Instructor-Led Training

Online Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking & Networking Course

Build practical skills in computer networking, Kali Linux, cybersecurity and ethical hacking through live, instructor-led online classes and safely isolated virtual laboratories. This structured career programme supports complete beginners as they progress towards practical cybersecurity and network-support skills.

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Beginner Basic computer literacy is sufficient to start

Live Online Interactive remote classes with an instructor

Practical Progressive labs instead of theory alone

Career-Focused Networking, security and ethical-hacking skills

A Complete Technical Pathway

Learn Networking Before Progressing into Cybersecurity

Strong cybersecurity skills begin with understanding how computers, networks and services communicate. The programme therefore starts with essential networking concepts before progressing into Linux administration, security tools, vulnerability assessment and ethical hacking.

Live online classes allow learners to study remotely while still receiving direct explanations, demonstrations and technical guidance from an experienced instructor. Practical exercises are completed inside controlled virtual environments designed for legal and authorised training.

Networking fundamentals taught from the beginning
Guided Kali Linux and virtual-machine setup
Live demonstrations of professional security tools
Safe, legal and isolated penetration-testing labs
Progressive exercises and individual tutor feedback
Professional vulnerability-reporting practice

Course Content

Cybersecurity, Networking and Ethical Hacking Syllabus

The programme develops technical ability progressively, helping beginners understand the foundations before working with more advanced security-testing methods.

Networking Fundamentals

Understand how modern computer networks operate, communicate and protect information.

Network architecture
TCP/IP and OSI
IPv4 and IPv6
Routing and switching
VLANs and firewalls
Wireless networking
Subnetting
Troubleshooting

Kali Linux & Security Tools

Develop confidence using Linux, command-line tools and virtual security-laboratory systems.

Kali Linux installation
VirtualBox laboratories
Terminal and Bash
Linux file systems
User administration
Network commands
Wireshark
Nmap

Ethical Hacking Methodology

Learn structured approaches to identifying and understanding security weaknesses in authorised labs.

Footprinting and OSINT
Scanning and enumeration
Vulnerability assessment
Password security
Windows and Linux security
Web application security
Wireless security
Social-engineering awareness

Advanced Testing Laboratories

Apply security-testing tools in controlled virtual environments and document findings professionally.

Metasploit Framework
Burp Suite
SQL injection fundamentals
Privilege escalation
Post-exploitation concepts
Security reporting
Risk communication
Defensive recommendations

Practical Technology

Tools and Platforms Used in the Labs

Students receive guided practice with widely used networking and cybersecurity technologies.

Kali Linux VirtualBox VMware Wireshark Nmap Burp Suite Metasploit SQLMap Hydra John the Ripper Netcat Gobuster Nikto

Who Is This Course For?

Complete beginners with basic computer knowledge
People considering a career change into IT
IT support and helpdesk professionals
Aspiring network-support engineers
Cybersecurity students seeking practical experience
Future SOC analysts and security technicians
Aspiring ethical hackers and penetration testers

What You Should Be Able to Do

Explain essential enterprise-networking concepts
Build an isolated virtual cybersecurity laboratory
Use Kali Linux and common security tools
Perform authorised network reconnaissance
Identify and assess technical vulnerabilities
Analyse network traffic and security events
Document findings in a professional report

Career Development

Build Foundations for Technical IT Roles

The programme develops foundational skills relevant to entry-level networking, infrastructure and cybersecurity career pathways.

IT Support Engineer

Network Support Engineer

Junior Network Engineer

Cybersecurity Technician

Junior SOC Analyst

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Junior Penetration Tester

Cybersecurity Analyst

Security Operations Analyst

Specialist Technical Training by DigiUK Academy

This course is promoted through Shiraz Academy and delivered by DigiUK Academy, an independent IT training provider specialising in practical networking and cybersecurity education. Successful learners receive a DigiUK Academy Certificate of Completion. Availability, schedules, delivery format and current fees should be confirmed directly with DigiUK before enrolment.

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DigiUK Academy is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorised by or sponsored by Cisco Systems, CompTIA, EC-Council, Offensive Security or other certification vendors unless expressly stated. References to certification objectives and third-party technologies identify relevant learning areas only. Official certification examinations and exam vouchers are not included unless explicitly confirmed by the training provider. All security testing must be performed only in authorised laboratory environments or on systems for which the learner has explicit permission.