Cybersecurity – Zero to Hero
- Next start date : 15 September 2025
- Study Mode : Delivery: Hybrid (Johannesburg Campus + Virtual)
- Campuses :
Johannesburg
Overview: This programme prepares learners with the skills needed to secure IT infrastructure and respond to cyber threats. It covers risk management, SOC operations, cloud and network security, incident response, cybercrime, and modern tools like SIEM, AI-based security, and zero trust models. Learners develop real-world security competencies and prepare for globally recognised certifications.
Programme Duration: 32–48 Weeks
Key Learning Outcomes
✔︎ Understand core cybersecurity principles and risk frameworks
✔︎ Identify and mitigate cyber threats and attacks
✔︎ Implement secure architectures for cloud and networks
✔︎ Manage incidents and ensure regulatory compliance
Core Modules
| Module | Key Topics | Weeks |
| 1. Introduction to Cybersecurity | Evolution, domains, career paths | 2 |
| 2. Security Foundations | CIA triad, IAM, MFA, RBAC | 2 |
| 3. Data Security & Privacy | Encryption, GDPR, DLP | 2 |
| 4. Cyber Threats & Attacks | Malware, phishing, zero-day | 2 |
| 5. Cybercrime & Social Engineering | Threat actors, phishing, pretexting | 2 |
| 6. Cloud & Network Security | Firewalls, VPNs, zero trust | 2 |
| 7. Security Monitoring & Response | SIEM, SOC, incident response | 2 |
| 8. Risk Management & Compliance | NIST, ISO, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | 2 |
| 9. AI & Future Trends | AI in threat detection, deepfakes | 2 |
| 10. Cyber Awareness & Best Practices | Passwords, secure browsing, mindset | 2 |
Certification Pathways
| Certification | Body | Duration | Prerequisites |
| Intro to Cybersecurity | Internal | 5–10 weeks | Modules 1–10 |
| CFCE | IACIS | 2 weeks | Digital forensics foundations |
| CGEIT | ISACA | 2 weeks | IT governance knowledge |
| CISA | ISACA | 2–4 weeks | Audit and compliance experience |
Capstone Experience
Build and manage a simulated SOC environment
Develop and test incident response playbooks
Technology Stack
◉ SIEM Tools: Splunk, ELK, Sentinel
◉ Network Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS
◉ Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, Zero Trust
Career Acceleration
Roles:
Cybersecurity Analyst
SOC Specialist
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead
Cloud Security Engineer
