Cyber Security Bootcamp

Prepares for roles like Cybersecurity Analyst, Ethical Hacker, or Information Security Consultant.

About the course

Prepares for roles like Cybersecurity Analyst, Ethical Hacker, or Information Security Consultant. Delivered via asynchronous content with live hacks, mentorship, and team drills via secure LMS with virtual labs, this intensive bootcamp requires a commitment of 20–40 hours per week. Non-accredited bootcamp. For formal qualification, see the Cybersecurity Analyst (NQF Level 5, SAQA ID: 118986). The course is designed to take you from a complete beginner to a job-ready professional.

Duration and Program Structure

Duration & Intensity

6 months intensive study.
Required effort: 20–40 hours per week.

Cohort Info

Max Seats: 20 seats per cohort.
Format: 100% Online learning with 1-on-1 mentorship.

Accreditation & Certificate

Non-accredited bootcamp. For formal qualification, see the Cybersecurity Analyst (NQF Level 5, SAQA ID: 118986).

Programme Curriculum

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1–4)Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Cybersecurity fundamentals and terminology
Network basics and architecture
Introduction to security tools

Phase 2: Core Skills (Weeks 5–12)Security Tools & Ethical Hacking

Network Security (Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, pfSense)
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing (Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite)
Threat Detection & Response (Splunk, ELK Stack, Volatility)
Cryptography & Access Control (OpenSSL, Hashcat, MFA)

Phase 3: Advanced Application (Weeks 13–18)Incident Response & Compliance

Incident response planning and malware analysis
Compliance & Risk Management (GDPR, POPIA, ISO 27001)
Security audits and risk assessments
Cloud security basics (AWS/Azure)

Phase 4: Capstone & Portfolio (Weeks 19–24)Real-World Simulations & Career Launch

End-to-end breach simulations
AI prompt engineering for security tools and threat intel
Certification preparation (CompTIA Security+)
Portfolio of security reports and defenses

Skills You'll Gain

Network Security

Secure networks and systems against intrusions using firewalls, VPNs, and IDS.

Ethical Hacking

Conduct penetration tests and vulnerability scans using Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.

Threat Detection & Response

Detect threats, analyze malware, and execute incident response using SIEM tools.

Cryptography & Access Control

Implement encryption algorithms, PKI, and multi-factor authentication.

Compliance & Risk Management

Align security practices with GDPR, POPIA, and ISO 27001 frameworks.

AI-Assisted Security

Apply AI prompt engineering and cloud security tools for proactive threat defense.

Career Outcomes

Cybersecurity Analyst

Ethical Hacker

Information Security Consultant

Security Operations Analyst

Penetration Tester

Applications close in:16:05:20

54 lessons

750 hours, 24 mins duration

234 students enrolled

Level: Advanced

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