Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst
Occupational Certificate
Description
Knowledge Modules
Work Experience Modules
Practical Skill Modules
Description
Cybersecurity Analysts apply the practice of protecting assets such as networks, computer systems and information assets from malicious attacks and threats. They assess and mitigate risks and potential intrusions and identify risks and vulnerabilities. They study existing techniques for managing security issues and maintaining the security of information and systems in the working environment, ensuring legal compliance.
COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
- Investigate how cybersecurity affects legal compliance and solidarity in companies and communities.
- Assess risk to assets and evaluate current cybersecurity protection measures.
- Implement detection, protection and prevention systems and respond to breaches or incidences.
JOB ROLES
- Security Engineer
- Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
- Incident Response Specialist
- Cloud Security Specialist
Knowledge Modules
- 252901-001-00-KM-01 Introduction to Cybersecurity
- 252901-001-00-KM-02 Fundamentals of Network Security and Defence
- 252901-001-00-KM-03 Cybersecurity and Cyber Threats and Attacks
- 252901-001-00-KM-04 Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance, Legislation and Ethics
- 252901-001-00-KM-05 Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation
- 252901-001-00-KM-06 Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations
- 252901-001-00-KM-07 Computers, Devices and Computing Systems
- 252901-001-00-KM-08 Data and Database Vulnerabilities
- 252901-001-00-KM-09 Introduction to 4IR and Future Skills
Work Experience Modules
- 252901-001-00-WM-01 Compliance with Legal Cybersecurity Requirements
- 252901-001-00-WM-02 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- 252901-001-00-WM-03 Cybersecurity Detection, Protection and Prevention Processes
Practical Skill Modules
- 252901-001-00-PM-01 Ensure Compliance in terms of Legal Cybersecurity Requirements and National and International Standards
- 252901-001-00-PM-02 Assess Risks and Vulnerabilities and Current Security Measures
- 252901-001-00-PM-03 Implement Protection, Prevention and Detection Measures to Mitigate Risk, Violations and Vulnerabilities
- 252901-001-00-PM-04 Apply Logical Thinking and Maths
- 252901-001-00-PM-05 Apply Basic Scriptwriting for Cybersecurity Toolsets
- 252901-001-00-PM-06 Access and Visualise Structured Data Using Spreadsheets
- 252901-001-00-PM-07 Apply Design Thinking Methodologies
- 252901-001-00-PM-08 Function Ethically and Effectively as a Member of a Multidisciplinary Team
