Cybersecurity Defender - NQF Level 4
Build foundational skills to protect digital systems, networks, and information assets from cyber threats. This course equips learners with practical knowledge in cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, threat detection, secure online practices, vulnerability management, incident reporting, and data protection. Learners will gain hands-on experience in identifying common cyber risks, implementing basic security controls, monitoring potential threats, and supporting organisational cybersecurity initiatives. This programme is offered at NQF Level 4 and carries 60 credits. Career Pathways: Cybersecurity Defender Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Security Operations Centre (SOC) Support Analyst Information Security Assistant Network Security Support Technician IT Support Technician Cybersecurity Administrator Security Awareness Coordinator
Cybersecurity Practitioner - NQF Level 6
Develop advanced skills to protect organisations against sophisticated cyber threats and secure critical digital infrastructure. This course equips learners with practical knowledge in cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, network defence, cloud security, risk management, and cybersecurity governance. Learners will gain hands-on experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, responding to cyber incidents, and maintaining secure digital environments across enterprise systems. This programme is offered at NQF Level 6 and carries 120 credits. Career Pathways: Cybersecurity Practitioner Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst Information Security Analyst Cybersecurity Consultant Network Security Administrator Incident Response Analyst Vulnerability Management Analyst Security Compliance Officer Threat Intelligence Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst - NQF Level 5
Protect organisations against evolving cyber threats by developing the skills needed to secure systems, networks, and digital information assets. This course equips learners with practical knowledge in cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, incident response, cryptography, cloud security, ethical practices, and cybersecurity governance. Learners will gain hands-on experience in identifying security risks, monitoring networks, responding to incidents, and implementing effective security controls to safeguard digital environments. This programme is offered at NQF Level 5 and carries 173 credits. Career Pathways: Cybersecurity Analyst Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst Information Security Analyst Cybersecurity Administrator Network Security Technician Vulnerability Assessment Analyst Incident Response Analyst Security Compliance Office