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Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst

Course Designer: World Wide Industrial & Systems Engineers

Course Level : 05

Course Credits: 173

Course Duration: 1 Year

Course Overview

The Cybersecurity Analyst course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify, assess, monitor, and respond to cybersecurity threats within modern organisations. The course covers fundamental and advanced cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, vulnerability management, security operations, incident response, risk assessment, and security monitoring. Participants will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and techniques to analyse security events, investigate incidents, and support the protection of critical information assets.

The programme aligns with current cybersecurity best practices and industry frameworks, preparing learners for entry-level to intermediate cybersecurity analyst roles.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • Aspiring Cybersecurity Analysts
  • IT Support and Help Desk Professionals
  • Network and Systems Administrators
  • Information Security Officers
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Personnel
  • Risk and Compliance Professionals
  • IT Auditors
  • Technology Graduates seeking a cybersecurity career
  • Professionals transitioning into cybersecurity roles
Pre-Requisites

Essential

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Understanding of operating systems (Windows and Linux)
  • Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
  • Familiarity with internet technologies

Recommended

  • Experience in IT support, networking, or systems administration
  • Basic understanding of information security concepts
  • Familiarity with command-line interfaces
Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand cybersecurity principles, concepts, and terminology.
  • Identify common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
  • Monitor and analyse security events and logs.
  • Conduct threat intelligence and threat-hunting activities.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and basic penetration testing activities.
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents.
  • Apply risk management and cybersecurity governance principles.
  • Implement security controls and best practices.
  • Utilise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
  • Develop incident response and reporting procedures.
  • Support compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
  • Contribute effectively to Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities.
Benefits

Participants will gain:

  • Gain practical skills to analyse and interpret complex datasets.
  • Enhance career prospects in data science, analytics, and business intelligence.
  • Improve organisational decision-making through data-driven insights.
  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and software.
  • Ability to design predictive models and perform data-driven forecasting.

Course Content

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:

Course Modules Module Module Description Level Credits
Knowledge Modules 252901-001-00-KM-01 Introduction to Cybersecurity Level 4 8 Credits
252901-001-00-KM-02 Fundamentals of Network Security and Defence Level 5 12 Credits
252901-001-00-KM-03 Cybersecurity and Cyber Threats and Attacks Level 5 12 Credits
252901-001-00-KM-04 Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance, Legislation and Ethics Level 4 4 Credits
252901-001-00-KM-05 Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation Level 4 1 Credit
252901-001-00-KM-06 Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations Level 4 3 Credits
252901-001-00-KM-07 Computers, Devices and Computing Systems Level 4 6 Credits
252901-001-00-KM-08 Data and Database Vulnerabilities Level 4 3 Credits
252901-001-00-KM-09 Introduction to 4IR and Future Skills Level 4 4 Credits
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 53
Practical Skill Modules 252901-001-00-PM-01 Ensure Compliance in terms of Legal Cybersecurity Requirements and National and International Standards Level 5 4 Credits
252901-001-00-PM-02 Assess Risks and Vulnerabilities and Current Security Measures Level 5 20 Credits
252901-001-00-PM-03 Implement Protection, Prevention and Detection Measures to Mitigate Risk, Violations and Vulnerabilities Level 5 20 Credits
252901-001-00-PM-04 Apply Logical Thinking and Maths Level 4 6 Credits
252901-001-00-PM-05 Apply Basic Scriptwriting for Cybersecurity Toolsets Level 4 4 Credits
252901-001-00-PM-06 Access and Visualise Structured Data Using Spreadsheets Level 4 5 Credits
252901-001-00-PM-07 Apply Design Thinking Methodologies Level 4 4 Credits
252901-001-00-PM-08 Function Ethically and Effectively as a Member of a Multidisciplinary Team Level 4 5 Credits
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 68
Work Experience Modules 252901-001-00-WM-01 Compliance with Legal Cybersecurity Requirements Level 5 12 Credits
252901-001-00-WM-02 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation Level 5 20 Credits
252901-001-00-WM-03 Cybersecurity Detection, Protection and Prevention Processes Level 5 20 Credits
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 52

Certification and Assessments

All delegates who successfully complete the course and assessments will receive a:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate of competency
  • Statement of Results

Who are we?

World Wide Industrial & Systems Engineers (WWISE) is an ISO consultancy, training, business solutions and systems implementation firm based in Southern Africa that provides clients with effective business processes and Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHERQ) management solutions in preparation for ISO compliance. The solutions we provide and implement allow our clients to compete favourably in modern competitive business environments, both locally and internationally. We also strive to be the leading training providers in SHERQ, ISO, engineering, finance, business and project management.

What do we do?

Our services are aimed at the improvement of quality, efficiency, knowledge, and competitiveness of client companies. The service range includes:

  • ISO and SHERQ systems implementation services whereby we assist client companies in meeting the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001, 22000, 31000, 27001, 20000-1, 50001 and ISO 45001 standards.
  • Integrated management systems development whereby we integrate several business systems and quality management solutions into a single management system to comply with various quality and safety standards.
  • Training of all employees (shop floor to executive management) in the fields of SHERQ, engineering, finance, business and project management to meet the job responsibilities and expertise requirements of International Standards.
  • ISO legal auditing which includes gap analysis audits, product, process, procedural, and systems auditing by our registered SAATCA auditors.
  • Customised web-based solutions integrating current systems to be in line with ISO requirements.

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