Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cyber Security) - Online Full Time

Programme overview:

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Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cyber Security) - Online Full Time next start date Next start date: 17 February 2025
5 May 2025
21 July 2025
29 September 2025
Next New Students Orientation Date:
10 February 2025
Returning Students Start Date:
27 January 2025
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cyber Security) - Online Full Time study mode Study Mode:
Online Full Time (FTAH)
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cyber Security) - Online Full Time study mode Campuses:
Bedfordview
Bloemfontein
Cape Town - Mowbray
Cape Town - TygerValley
Durban (Umhlanga)
East London
Midrand
Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Nelson Mandela Bay
Potchefstroom
Pretoria
Vanderbijlpark
Remote and distant students join a campus where the programme is offered
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cyber Security) - Online Full Time duration Duration:

Contact
Full-Time (Campus)
• Minimum: 1 year
• Maximum: 3 years
Full-Time (Online)
• Minimum: 1 year
• Maximum: 3 years
Part-Time (Online)
• Minimum: 2 years
• Maximum: 4 years
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cyber Security) - Online Full Time support Support: Fully supported
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Programme details:

NQF Level 5 | Technology | Higher Certificate | Degree: Higher Certificate in Information Systems | Saqa Id: 120688
The fourth industrial revolution also referred to as industry 4.0 is a new phase in the industrial revolution that also focuses heavily on Cyber Security. Information technology security (also known as Cyber Security) is the protection of computer systems, networks, programs and data from unauthorized access or attacks that are aimed for exploitation. It also includes activities to protect the
usability, reliability, integrity and safety of the network.

The Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cyber Security) is a careerfocused qualification that is intensive but also broad. It provides you with the fundamental and technical knowledge as well as the applicable skill set in Computer Hardware, Networking Technologies, Security, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Analysis and Advanced Security Practices.


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Entry requirements
• National Senior Certificate (NSC) with diploma or Higher Certificate entry or an equivalent foreign secondary qualification or international schoolleaving certificate on an NSC level (NQF 4) confirmed by SAQA.
Or
• National Certificate (Vocational) level four issued by the Council of General, Further Education, and Training.
And
• You must have obtained the required results in the Placement Assessment.
Pricing
Price:
From R55 700 (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Eduvos offers flexible payment options

Programme accreditation
• Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
• South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Possible career options
The career choices for you as a Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cyber Security) graduate include junior positions in:
• A+ Preparation
• Support Specialist, Desktop Support Analyst
• Help Desk Technician, Computer Technician
• Network+ Preparation
• Network Administration, Network Analyst
• Network Support Specialist
• Systems Administrator
• Security+ Preparation
• IT Auditor, Security Specialist
• Security Engineer, Security Administrator
• Penetration Testing
• Penetration Tester, Security Analyst
• Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
• Network Security Operations
• Cyber Security Analysis
• Cyber Security Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst
• Threat Intelligence Analyst, Security Engineer
• IT Security Analyst, SOC Analyst
• Advanced Security Practices
• Security Architect, Technical Lead Analyst
• Application Security Engineer
This qualification is offered at the following campuses


Bedfordview, Bloemfontein, Cape Town - Mowbray, Cape Town - TygerValley, Durban (Umhlanga), East London, Midrand, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Nelson Mandela Bay, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Vanderbijlpark



International students


International students are welcome to apply for this programme.

For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions


Calling all students from Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Qualification structure
This is an outline of the modules for this qualification per level.

Data for intake starting: 17 February 2025

    Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cyber Security) - Online Full Time
    Admission fee (ADMIN1-T00) - Admission Fee
    A+ (ITVAA0-T12) - Core
    Network+ (ITVNA0-T22) - Core
    Security+ (ITSPA0-T33) - Core
    Wireless Networks and Security (ITNSA0-T33) - Core
    PenTest+ (Penetration Testing) (ITVTA0-T33) - Core
    Linux Administration (ITLIA0-T44) - Core
    CySA+ (Cyber Security Analysis) (ITVSA0-T44) - Core
    SecurityX (formerly CASP+) (ITVCA0-T44) - Core
    Linux Operating System (ITLXA0-T22) - Fundamental
    Computer Literacy (Microsoft) (ITCLA0-T11) - Fundamental
    Personal Skills Development (ITSDA0-T11) - Fundamental
    PenTest+ (Optional CompTIA Voucher) (ITVTA0-EXT) - Optional CompTIA Certification Voucher
    CySA+ (Cyber Security Analysis) (Optional CompTIA Voucher) (ITVSA0-EXT) - Optional CompTIA Certification Voucher
    SecurityX (formerly CASP+) (ITVCA0-EXT) - Optional CompTIA Certification Voucher