Introduction to Cybersecurity

Course fee

Cost: R2 240.00

Deposit: R560.00

Monthly instalments: R560.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 24 courses (12h 35m) / 1 lab (1h) / 4 others (3h 10m)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01369

Course overview:

• Track 1: Cybersecurity Standards, Regulations, and Frameworks
• Track 2: Cybersecurity Prerequisites
• Track 3: Cyber Attacks and Threat Actors
• Track 4: Personal Digital Security
• Track 5: Risk Management
• Track 6: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: Cybersecurity Standards, Regulations, and Frameworks

• Security: Not an Add On
• Cybersecurity Introduction
• Cybersecurity Standards, Regulations, and Frameworks
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Track 2: Cybersecurity Prerequisites

• Network Basics
• Authentication and Authorization
• Cryptography

Track 3: Cyber Attacks and Threat Actors

• Threat Actors
• Social Engineering
• Cyber Attacks
• Application Attacks

Track 4: Personal Digital Security

• Personal Security Best Practices
• Hardening Personal Devices
• Linux Hardening
• Windows Hardening

Track 5: Risk Management

• Third Party Risk Management
• Intro to Cloud Computing
• Cloud-Based vs. On Prem Assets
• Improper or Weak Patch Management
• Penetration Testing
• Threat Hunting
• Cybersecurity Intelligence Sources

Track 6: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Introduction to Ethical Hacking
• Introduction to Network Enumeration
• Vulnerability Analysis & Exploitation Exploration
• Packet Sniffing Exploration
• Firewalls, IDSs, and Honeypots

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track.

There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.