Cybersecurity Analyst

Overview

Learn to identify, analyse and respond to security threats, conduct risk assessments and implement controls that protect digital assets. This qualification prepares you to operate as a Cybersecurity Analyst, protecting networks, computer systems and information assets from malicious attacks and threats.

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Cybersecurity Analyst. 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.

Entry Requirements

• NQF Level 4 qualification

Knowledge Modules

Practical Skill Modules

Work Experience Modules

Exit Level Outcomes

1. 1

   Analyse, identify, and solve potential and actual security risks, vulnerabilities and inefficiencies to safeguard information system assets from malicious cybersecurity attacks.

2. 2

   Protect organisation's digital assets from both internal and external threats by maintaining cybersecurity attack mitigation and incident response capability.

3. 3

   Execute ethical cybersecurity monitoring in line with cybersecurity policies to provide defence to a level of confidentiality, integrity, and availability equal with the threat to assets and their value to the company.

4. 4

   Execute response procedures to mitigate cyber-attacks and secure information assets, intellectual property, and computer systems.

5. 5

   Execute recovery protocols and procedures as per recovery plan to restore data and/or assets affected by cybersecurity incidents.

Career Outcomes

• Cybersecurity Specialist
• Information Security Specialist
• Security Analyst
• Cyber Monitoring Analyst
• Security Consultant
• Network Security Analyst

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