- SAQA ID
- 118986
- NQF Level
- 5
- Credits
- 173
- Duration
- 12 months
- Delivery
- Hybrid
What the course is for
Cybersecurity Analysts protect assets such as networks, computer systems and information from malicious attacks. They assess and mitigate risks and potential intrusions, identify vulnerabilities, and maintain the security of information and systems in the workplace while ensuring legal compliance.
What you will be able to do
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
- Investigate how cybersecurity affects legal compliance in companies and communities.
- Assess risk to assets and evaluate current protection measures.
- Implement detection, protection and prevention systems and respond to breaches.
Why it matters
As ICT adoption rises, so does cybercrime, and the demand for competent security personnel has grown steadily. The security and integrity of ICT systems is now treated as business-critical.
Qualification structure
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Knowledge modules — 53 credits
- KM-01 Introduction to Cybersecurity, NQF 4, 8 credits
- KM-02 Fundamentals of Network Security and Defence, NQF 5, 12 credits
- KM-03 Cybersecurity, Cyber Threats and Attacks, NQF 5, 12 credits
- KM-04 Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance, Legislation and Ethics, NQF 4, 4 credits
- KM-05 Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation, NQF 4, 1 credit
- KM-06 Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations, NQF 4, 3 credits
- KM-07 Computers, Devices and Computing Systems, NQF 4, 6 credits
- KM-08 Data and Database Vulnerabilities, NQF 4, 3 credits
- KM-09 Introduction to 4IR and Future Skills, NQF 4, 4 credits
Practical skill modules — 68 credits
- PM-01 Ensure compliance with legal cybersecurity requirements and standards, NQF 5, 4 credits
- PM-02 Assess risks, vulnerabilities and current security measures, NQF 5, 20 credits
- PM-03 Implement protection, prevention and detection measures, NQF 5, 20 credits
- PM-04 Apply logical thinking and maths, NQF 4, 6 credits
- PM-05 Apply basic scriptwriting for cybersecurity toolsets, NQF 4, 4 credits
- PM-06 Access and visualise structured data using spreadsheets, NQF 4, 5 credits
- PM-07 Apply design thinking methodologies, NQF 4, 4 credits
- PM-08 Function ethically and effectively in a multidisciplinary team, NQF 4, 5 credits
Work experience modules — 52 credits
- WM-01 Compliance with legal cybersecurity requirements, NQF 5, 12 credits
- WM-02 Cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation, NQF 5, 20 credits
- WM-03 Cybersecurity detection, protection and prevention processes, NQF 5, 20 credits
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