OC: Cyber Security Analyst (NQF level 5)
- 2 Years
Purpose of Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners to prepare Cybersecurity Analysts to 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
Overview
Career Focus
Ensure Compliance in terms of Legal Cybersecurity Requirements and National and International Standards
• Assess Risks and Vulnerabilities and Current Security Measures
• Implement Protection, Prevention and Detection Measures to Mitigate Risk, Violations and Vulnerabilities
Registered By
Department of Higher Education & Training
Accredited By
QCTO (SAQA ID:118986)
Admission Requirements
The learner must have completed an NQF level 4 Qualification
Articulation
Horizontal:
• Higher Certificate in Computer Forensics, NQF Level 05.
Vertical
• Advanced Certificate in Information Security, NQF Level 06.
Assessment of Programme
The Institution will conduct internal assessments by means of assessment activities and signed off work experience log sheets. Upon successful completion of all modules, The Institution provides a statement of results to the candidate and QCTO, as part of the candidate’s application to complete the external Summative Assessment conducted by the QCTO.
Modules
Year 1
Total Credits: 173
| Semester: 1 | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
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Knowledge Modules |
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252901-001-00-KM-01 Introduction to Cybersecurity |
4 |
8 |
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252901-001-00-KM-02 Fundamentals of Network Security and Defence (Network Defender) |
5 |
12 |
|
252901-001-00-KM-04 Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance, Legislation and Ethics |
4 |
4 |
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252901-001-00-KM-05 Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation
|
4 |
1 |
|
Practical Modules |
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252901-001-00-PM-01 Ensure Compliance in terms of Legal Cybersecurity Requirements and National and International Standards |
5 |
4 |
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252901-001-00-PM-02 Assess Risks and Vulnerabilities and Evaluate Current Security Measures |
5 |
20 |
|
252901-001-00-PM-04 Apply Logical Thinking and Maths
|
4 |
6 |
|
Work Experience Modules |
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252901-001-00-WM-01 Compliance with Legal Cybersecurity Requirements
|
5 |
12 |
| Semester: 2 | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
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Knowledge Modules |
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252901-001-00-KM-03 Cybersecurity and Cyber Threats and Attacks (Ethical Hacking)
|
5 |
12 |
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252901-001-00-KM-06 Refresher: Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations |
4 |
3 |
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252901-001-00-KM-07 Computers, Devices and Computing Systems |
4 |
6 |
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Practical Modules |
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252901-001-00-PM-03 Implement Protection, Prevention and Detection
Measures to Mitigate Risk, Violations and Vulnerabilities
|
5 |
20 |
|
252901-001-00-PM-05 Apply Basic Scriptwriting for Cybersecurity Toolsets |
4 |
4 |
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252901-001-00-PM-06 Access and Visualise Structured Data Using Spreadsheets |
4 |
5 |
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Work Experience Modules |
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252901-001-00-WM-02 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation |
5 |
20 |
Year 2
| Semester: 1 | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
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Knowledge Modules |
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252901-001-00-KM-08 Data and Databases Vulnerabilities |
4 |
3 |
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252901-001-00-KM-09 Introduction to 4IR and Future Skills |
4 |
4 |
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Practical Modules |
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252901-001-00-PM-07 Applying Design Thinking Methodologies |
4 |
4 |
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252901-001-00-PM-08 Function Ethically and Effectively as a Member of a Multidisciplinary Team |
4 |
5 |
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Work Experience Modules |
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252901-001-00-WM-03 Cybersecurity Detection, Protection and Prevention Processes
|
5 |
10 |
| Semester: 2 | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
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Knowledge Modules |
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252901-001-00-WM-03 Cybersecurity Detection, Protection and Prevention Processes
|
5 |
20 |
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Practical Modules |
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252901-001-00-PM-08 Function Ethically and Effectively as a Member of a Multidisciplinary Team |
4 |
5 |
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Work Experience Modules |
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252901-001-00-WM-03 Cybersecurity Detection, Protection and Prevention Processes
|
5 |
10 |
Contact us
Sharecall: 0861 995 020
Whatsapp :+27 670 9636
Email: info@gopctraining.co.za
www.gopctraining.co.za
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