Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst
Nationally Accredited | NQF Level 5 | 173 Credits
Offered by ORT SA | Accredited by QCTO | SAQA ID: 118986
The Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst equips learners with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to safeguard digital systems, data, and infrastructure. As cybercrime and digital threats increase globally, this qualification responds to the urgent demand for cybersecurity professionals.
The programme is accredited by the QCTO and aligns with national digital skills development priorities, including those outlined by the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
Program Title – Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity
Accreditation Body – QCTO
Accreditation Number – 07-QCTO/SDP160425233042
NQF Level – 5
Credits – 173
Duration – 12 Months
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
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Network Security & Defence
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Cyber Threats and Attacks
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Cybersecurity Governance & Ethics
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4IR & Future Skills
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Data & Database Vulnerabilities
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Logical Thinking & Design Innovation
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Devices & Computing Systems
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Youth with an interest in IT
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Working professionals needing formal cybersecurity qualifications
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Anyone seeking to enter the digital security field
Graduates can pursue careers such as:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Information Security Specialist
- Cyber Monitoring Analyst
- Security Consultant
- Network Security Analyst
With further study, learners can advance to:
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Information Security Manager
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Existing Level Outcome
Learners who complete the programme will be able to:
Analyse, identify, and solve potential and actual security risks, vulnerabilities, and inefficiencies to safeguard information system assets from malicious cybersecurity attacks.
Protect an organisation’s digital assets from both internal and external threats by maintaining cybersecurity attack mitigation and incident response capabilities.
Execute ethical cybersecurity monitoring aligned with policies to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital assets.
Respond effectively to cyber-attacks and secure intellectual property, data, and systems.
Implement recovery protocols and restore data and infrastructure after cybersecurity incidents.
