Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

  • Course Date: View course provider schedule
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 7-10 hours per week
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Application Deadline: View course provider schedule

About the course

Organisations have had to adapt to a new way of doing business in the digital age, bringing about a revolution. However, this has also created new risks for companies and their customers. Cyberattacks are now a real threat in Africa and globally, highlighting the need for professionals with the expertise to tackle online security vulnerabilities.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) offers the Fundamentals of Cybersecurity online short course, which equips students with the essential knowledge of cybersecurity management. The course provides a South African and global perspective, enabling learners to become proficient in safeguarding sensitive company data. Gain valuable skills to help you make informed decisions to support your organisation in thwarting attacks and responding appropriately to incidents.

This course benefits professionals across all levels, including technical and managerial staff working within the cybersecurity industry. Individuals who are new to the field or hold administrative or information security roles will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in cybersecurity and gain a competitive edge in the job market. For management professionals, the course will cover the regulations and legislation that impact cybersecurity. They will learn to develop bespoke cybersecurity training programmes and incident policies to meet their organisational needs. This course will help all professionals gain the confidence and skills to identify threats and implement measures to safeguard their organisations against cyber risks.

Course content

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Basic principles of cybersecurity management
  • Module 2: Risk assessment
  • Module 3: Corporate governance, policies, and the regulatory environment
  • Module 4: Cybersecurity culture
  • Module 5: Cybersecurity architecture
  • Module 6: Cybersecurity software and hardware
  • Module 7: The CIS 20 critical security controls (CSCs)
  • Module 8: Incident management

Registration

This course is offered by GetSmarter. Enrol and pay directly with the course provider.

More information

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Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

 

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Price: R15,900.00