Advanced Diploma In Cybersecurity
- Duration: 1 year academic
- NQF: Level 7
- Credits: 120
- SAQA ID: TBC
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Location:
Pretoria Campus, Blended/Hybrid
Overview
Our Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to secure any digital environment. Covering key topics such as secure software architecture, cloud security, data protection, and ethical considerations, this programme will enable you to identify, prevent, and respond to real cybersecurity threats.
Through hands-on learning and practical projects, you will also get the opportunity to engage in network development, penetration testing, and ethical hacking exercises. You will graduate prepared to excel in careers in cybersecurity operations, governance, and risk management with practical experience and real-world projects under your belt.
Choose between the following specialisations:
Specialising in secure software development will equip you with the necessary skills to develop secure software applications with a special focus on preventing vulnerabilities and cyber threats. You will learn to ensure the security of confidential data and will gain in-depth knowledge of the practices and strategies involved in securing software applications.
Specialising in secure electronic communication networks will ensure you have the practical and technical know-how to secure an organisation’s digital communication infrastructures and ensure data integrity, confidentiality and availability in networked environments.
Modules that the students will be taking throughout each year of the course:
| Subject | Code | NQF | Credits | Prerequisites | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||||
| Introduction to Cyber Security | ICB 581 | 7 | 10 | – | View |
| Data Security | DSC 581 | 7 | 15 | Principles of Research 581, Introduction to Cyber Security 581 | View |
| Principles of Project Research | PRP 581 | 7 | 15 | – | View |
| Secure Project | SPP 581 | 7 | 30 | Principles of Research 581, Introduction to Cyber Security 581 | View |
| Fundamentals: Secure Software Development Stream | |||||
| Architectural Principles of Secure Software | APS 581 | 7 | 15 | Yes, Secure Software Development Stream | View |
| Data Security | DSC 581 | 7 | 15 | Yes, Secure Software Development Stream | View |
| Secure Software Strategy and Practices Secure Software | SSP 581 | 7 | 15 | Yes, Secure Software Development Stream | View |
| Fundamentals: Secure Electronic Communication Networks Stream | |||||
| Cloud Security Software | CSC 581 | 7 | 15 | Yes, Secure Software Development Stream | View |
| Network Development and Management | NDM 581 | 7 | 15 | Principles of Research 581, Introduction to Cyber Security 581 | View |
| Secure Networking | SCM 581 | 7 | 15 | Principles of Research 581, Introduction to Cyber Security 581 | View |
| Subject | View |
|---|---|
| Core | |
| Introduction to Cyber Security | View |
| Ethics in Cyber Security | View |
| Principles of Project Research | View |
| Secure Project | View |
| Architectural Principles of Secure Software | View |
| Data Security | View |
| Secure Software Strategy and Practices | View |
| Cloud Security | View |
| Network Development and Management | View |
| Secure Networking | View |
Disclaimer: Students will be assigned to either morning or afternoon classes based on the availability of venues, seats, and lecturers, as well as the optimal distribution of resources.
