Postgraduate Diploma
Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Duration: 1 year academic
- NQF: Level 8
- Credits: 120
- SAQA ID: TBC
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Location:
Pretoria Campus
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity Risk Management will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to assess, mitigate, and manage cybersecurity risks in organisations of various types and sizes.
Overview
You will cover key areas such as cybersecurity laws and risk management frameworks, as well as develop expertise in evaluating cyber threats, designing security policies, and ensuring organisations comply with national and international regulations. This programme combines theoretical learning with hands-on experience and will enable you to analyse and solve real-world cybersecurity challenges. Research is also a core component, and you will need to apply methodologies to investigate cybersecurity issues and present findings in academic and professional formats.
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity Risk Management focuses on your professional development and aims to keep you ahead of the curve with a top-quality, practical postgraduate qualification. As a graduate, you will be well-prepared for any career in cybersecurity, risk assessment and compliance, making you a valuable asset in the current ICT industry.
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 582 | 8 | 15 | – | View |
| Cyber Security Risk Management Research Project | CRR 582 | 8 | 30 | – | View |
| Cyber Security Laws and Regulatory Compliance | CLR 582 | 8 | 15 | – | View |
| Ethics in Cyber Security Risk Management | ECB 582 | 8 | 15 | – | View |
| Information Assurance and Risk Management | IAR 582 | 8 | 15 | – | View |
| Cyber Security Governance Framework | CGF 582 | 8 | 15 | – | View |
| Principles of Research | PRP 582 | 8 | 15 | – | View |
| Subject | View |
|---|---|
| Core | |
| Introduction to Cyber Security | View |
| Cyber Security Risk Management Research Project | View |
| Cyber Security Laws and Regulatory Compliance | View |
| Ethics in Cyber Security Risk Management | View |
| Information Assurance and Risk Management | View |
| Cyber Security Governance Framework | View |
| Principles of Research | 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.
