The Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst equips students with the critical skills needed to protect organisations from ever-evolving cyber threats. This qualification offers a practical, hands-on approach to understanding how to detect, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks, making graduates highly sought-after in industries ranging from finance and healthcare to government and tech. With cybercrime on the rise globally, this certificate not only opens doors to a dynamic and rewarding career but also empowers students to become frontline defenders of digital safety and privacy.

QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS
• SAQA ID: 118986
• NQF Level: 5
• Credits: 173
• Duration: 12 months
• Accreditation Body: Quality Council for Trade and Occupations

NQF Level 4 qualification

Occupation function

Cybersecurity Analysts apply the practice of protecting assets such as networks, computer systems and information assets from malicious attacks and threats. They assess and mitigate risks and potential intrusions and identify risks and vulnerabilities. They study existing techniques for managing security issues and maintaining the security of information and systems in the working environment ensuring legal compliance.

The programme is divided into seven modules covering the following:

1. Introduction to cybersecurity
2. Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations
3. Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance, Legislation and Ethics
4. Fundamentals of network security and defence
5. Data and Databases Vulnerabilities
6. Cybersecurity and Cyber Threats and Attacks (Ethical Hacking)
7. Cybersecurity Detection, Protection and Prevention Processes

The programme consists of:

• Facilitator led online knowledge modules
• Facilitator led online practical modules
• Workplace based learning modules (65 compulsory workplace-based days)
• External Integrated Summative Assessment (exam)

Vertical Articulation

Advanced Certificate in Information Security, NQF Level 6

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