From Ethical Hacking to Risk Management: How to Choose the Right Cybersecurity Course in South Africa
A cybersecurity course can prepare students to protect the systems, software, networks and data modern organisations depend on, but cybersecurity extends well beyond ethical hacking. The field includes network and cloud security, secure software development, vulnerability assessment, incident response, governance, risk and compliance. In South Africa, demand for specialised cybersecurity skills is significant, with a 2024 CSIR survey reporting that 63% of surveyed cybersecurity positions were partially or fully unfilled. For prospective students, the right pathway depends on their existing IT knowledge, preferred type of work and longer-term career ambitions. Belgium Campus iTversity offers several routes into the field, from a dedicated Security specialisation in its Diploma in Information Technology to advanced technical, risk-management and research pathways.