How to Switch to a Career in Cybersecurity as a Penetration Tester and SOC Analyst
How Foreigners and Africans in the UK Can Successfully Switch to a Cybersecurity Career as a Penetration Tester or SOC Analyst — Even Without Prior Tech Experience"
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Who Should Attend?
- Foreigners and Africans in the UK Exploring Cybersecurity Careers
Working professionals (Africans and other immigrants in the UK) seeking to transition into cybersecurity roles such as:
Penetration Tester
SOC Analyst
Digital Forensic Analyst
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Incident Responder
Security Auditor
Skilled migrants and international residents in the UK looking to build future-proof careers in one of the most in-demand tech sectors with global mobility and job security.
Individuals in the UK preparing for relocation or visa-switching routes (e.g., Skilled Worker Visa) to countries like Canada, Australia, Germany, Poland, Estonia, or the U.S., by developing high-demand cybersecurity skills.
Professionals currently working in other industries who want to:
Acquire cybersecurity skills to stay relevant in the UK job market
Upskill to improve performance in roles that increasingly intersect with security (e.g., IT support, QA, DevOps, software testing, project management, or product ownership)
Africans and other foreigners in the UK preparing for international cybersecurity certifications such as:
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
SSCP or CISSP (for long-term specialization)
Students, recent graduates, and Tier 4 visa holders in UK universities who want to:
Build a career-ready cybersecurity skill set
Stand out in a competitive job market or gain internships with local firms, MSSPs, or multinational organizations
Remote job seekers aiming to secure cybersecurity roles with global or African-based employers, especially Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) that operate across regions.
Are you a working professional, student, or recent graduate living in the UK and looking to break into tech? The global demand for cybersecurity experts is soaring — and roles like SOC Analyst and Penetration Tester are among the most sought-after. The good news? You don't need a computer science degree or previous tech experience to get started. With the right guidance, training, and certifications, Africans and other immigrants in the UK are landing cybersecurity jobs faster than ever — both locally and remotely.
CEO HAGITAL GROUP
Omiyale Yomi is the CEO of Hagital Consulting, a Tech Skills Training Institute that helps Africans learn premium technology skills and transition seamlessly into the Tech industry through Career Coaching Services. He has led Software Engineering Teams to build and deploy Software Applications that served thousands of users. In the past 4 years, Hagital has trained over 10,000 Africans from over 40 cities in 15 Countries on Tech Skills such as Data Science, Data Analysis, Software Application Testing, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity Product Design (UI/UX), IT Business Analysis, Digital Marketing and Software Development . Prior to starting Hagital Consulting, he worked with a Multinational Big 4 Auditing firm for 5 years as a Tax Accountant after which he proceeded to work in the Oil and Gas Industry as a Senior Tax Adviser with the Largest Indigenously owned Oil Production and Exploration Company in Nigeria. He is also the Senior Pastor of the Household of Kings Church, Grammar School Bus Stop Ojodu Berger Lagos.
CYBERSECURITY CAREER COACH
Nelson is the Cybersecurity Lead at eTranzact- Africa's premier e-payments solution provider where he manages a team of 15 Cybersecurity Professionals.He is a Certified Ethical Hacker ( Master Level), and in a Cybersecurity Career spanning 8+ years he has worked in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Security Operations Center, IT Audit, Threat Intelligence, Data Security, DevSecOps , Cloud Security and GRC. Nelson is a seasoned Instructor having held a Tutoring role at Springboard San Francisco USA as a Cybersecurity Technical Instructor and Mentor.Nelson has also worked as a Cybersecurity Engineer at Aigent a Leading Voice AI SaaS Platform based in Amsterdam Holland. Nelson has helped a lot of newbies to break into Cybersecurity based on his wealth of experience in the Industry.
CYBERSECURITY CAREER COACH
Ranjan Raja is a Certified Ethical Hacker with over 10 years experience in Penetration Testing, Network Security, Red Hat Linux and Computer Forensics helping secure companies, governments and security agencies against hackers. Ranjan is a Senior Cybersecurity Instructor at the Technical University of Guwahati and the Technical University of Jammu both in India. Ranjan is an author of the following research works on Cybersecurity - CyberWar and its Protection, The Secret of Cybersecurity and The Alphabet of Ethical Hacking. Ranjan is a Senior Cybersecurity Instructor at Simplilearn, Senior Cybersecurity Instructor at Careerera, Corporate Cybersecurity Instructor at XaltiusTech, Skolar and UniCybers and Online Course Instructor at TutorialsPoint. He is a Senior Cybersecurity Coach at Hagital's Cybersecurity School.
CYBERSECURITY CAREER COACH
Segun is a UK Global talent, award-winning Cybersecurity Practitioner and a highly skilled Information Security Specialist with expertise in security assessment, information security risk management, third-party risk management, cybersecurity governance and policy formulation. He is a published author known for his exceptional Cybersecurity Career Development Books. and holds several Certifications including CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer, Qualys Certified Specialist-Vulnerability Management and Cisco Cyberops Associate. Segun currently works as an Information Security Risk Analyst at InnovationSGP, United States. Prior to this he has worked as a GRC Analyst at BridgePay Nigeria, Third Party Risk Analyst at Johnson and Johnson USA, Cybersecurity R&D Analyst at Isecurdata Limited, United Kingdom, Student Advisory Member, Forage, California USA, Cybersecurity Analyst at Cyber Compound LLC Atlanta Georgia.
What Will You Learn
- How to break into Cybersecurity without Computer Science degree or work experience
- How to get Cybersecurity Jobs through Upwork, LinkedIn, Twitter and over 20 Remote Job Websites.
- Overview of Cybersecurity-
- Introduction to Cybersecurity – Overview of cybersecurity, Importance of cybersecurity, Key terminologies and concepts, Legal and ethical considerations
- Navigating the Career Paths in Cybersecurity – SOC Analysts, Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment, Critical Infrastructure Security Professional, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Governance, Risk and Compliance.
- CV Revamp and Linkedin Optimisation
- How to pass Cybersecurity job interviews
- How to access Tech visa sponsorship jobs