TYPE: Occupational Certificate

MODE: Blended learning

DURATION:

CREDITS: 173

QCTO Curriculum Code: 252901001

SAQA Qualification ID: 118986

NQF LEVEL: 5

Step into a vital role where you tackle cyber threats, safeguard data and networks, and outsmart hackers.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you’ll protect digital assets and ensure safety in the cyber realm, all while navigating the legal landscape.

In this position, you’ll defend networks, computer systems, and information from malicious attacks.

Your responsibilities include assessing risks, mitigating potential intrusions, and identifying vulnerabilities. You’ll study existing techniques for managing security challenges and maintaining the integrity of information systems, all while ensuring compliance with legal regulations.

International comparability

The Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst was compared with the British Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security and a sequence of programs leading to CompTIA exams and certifications.

CompTIA operates globally.

A qualified learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
2. Investigate how cybersecurity affects legal compliance and solidarity in companies and communities.
3. Assess risk to assets and evaluate current cybersecurity protection measures.
4. Implement detection, protection and prevention systems and respond to breaches or incidences.

NB!

There is a global shortage of cybersecurity experts, and this number is diminishing every year!

The recently published 2019 (ISC) 2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study pointed to a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals. The study estimated, for the first time, that there are 2.8 million skilled professionals worldwide currently working in the field and that an additional 4.07 million more are needed to defend organizations.

Acquiring this qualification will assist in fulfilling the obvious and serious need for cyber security experts, will have a direct, positive impact on the ICT sector and will consequently benefit the economy as well.