Your Chance to Join the Cybersecurity Internship Experience. SOC Analyst Pathway.

A real UK work experience — not just another course.

Clock in. Get your official work email. Run live SOC labs. Graduate with a verifiable UK reference letter.

A structured, mentor-led virtual internship with real-world labs, a dedicated LMS, and a UK work experience certificate, built to launch your cybersecurity career from the mid up.

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Registration closes: 25 July 2026 ·  Training starts: 27 July 2026

Attended our live event? You’re already in.

Participants of our recently concluded Upgraded Era Cybersecurity Workshop at the University of Braford automatically receive a 1-month scholarship. Your spot is reserved, just register below to confirm your place.

Why this is different: a real internship, not a course

Most cybersecurity “courses” hand you a video library and a certificate of completion. This programme is built like an actual job.

1. Real Workplace Simulation

Run through the Upgraded Era ERP — clock in, take on assigned tasks, and get manager reviews on your work, just like a genuine UK workplace. You’ll get an official internship work email and operate inside a real internal system, not a mock-up.

2. Hands-On Hacking Labs

Work through live SOC labs on Hack365 Global’s SOC Career Pathway (hack365global.com) — real attack and defence scenarios, not simulated theory.

3. Structured Learning + Live Mentorship

Cohort-driven, self-paced learning on CYSEC Academy (cysecacademy.com), backed by live Saturday mentorship sessions with industry practitioners and open check-ins any time you need support.

4. Trainers Who’ve Shaped 2,000+ Careers

Learn from instructors who have trained over 5,000 professionals, including law enforcement agencies; bringing real operational credibility to every session, not just textbook knowledge.

5. A Credential That Actually Verifies

Graduate with a verifiable work experience certificate and a UK reference letter, the kind that holds up on applications, job applications, and apprenticeship submissions. Plus lifetime membership in the Upgraded Era alumni network.

📌What’s included

• Real-World Lab Access
  Hands-on learning environments via Hack365Global.com — not just simulated theory.
• Dedicated LMS
  Structured, self-paced learning on cysecacademy.com — cohort-driven with all training materials provided.
• UK Work Experience Certificate
  Relevent for UCAS, job applications, and apprenticeships.
• Weekly Mentorship Sessions
  Live sessions with industry practitioners every week, plus open check-ins any time.
• Real Project Work
  Work on live, industry-relevant projects — building a portfolio that actually matters to employers.
• Alumni Network for Life
  Lifetime membership in the Upgraded Era ecosystem — community, events, and career opportunities.
• Affordable Entry Point
  Fees below market rate for structured cybersecurity mentorship

Professional certification pathway

Go further, sit for a globally recognised certification exam.

At the end of the programme, you’ll have the option to take a professional certification exam. As partners with leading certification bodies, we’ll support your preparation. CompTIA, PECB etc.

Requirements

ℹ️No cybersecurity background is needed — but basic computer literacy is expected. If you’re comfortable using a computer day-to-day, navigating files and folders, and browsing the web, you’re ready to start.

💡Good to have before you begin: any exposure to IT concepts — a school computing class, a free online course, or even curiosity-driven self-study — will help you get more out of Month 1. It’s not a barrier, but it gives you a head start on the pathway

What 3 months gets you

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Secure your place on the programme.

Fill in the interest form to register. Spaces are limited — registration closes 25 July 2026 and training begins 27 July 2026. Full programme details will be shared with registered participants.

Register Your Interest

Deadline: 27 July 2026

Starts: 27 July 2026

Fully virtual · UK

Get in touch

Have questions before registering? We’re happy to help, reach out via any of the channels below.

Email: info@upgradedera.com

Phone: +44 7983 200255

Instagram: @upgradedera

LinkedIn: Upgraded Era