This Short Learning Program is directed towards parties working full time who want to get a formal qualification in Information and Cyber Security. The Short Learning Program is on NQF Level 5, and successful students will get an official Certificate from the University of Johannesburg.
The course consists of 5 modules. Each of the modules have a three day online interactive session. Each module will be formally examined, and all 5 modules must be passed to pass the course.
Please refer to the timetable for the scheduled class and examination times.
Please refer to the cost breakdown for the cost of each module as well as the registration cost and ICT levies.
Students are responsible for purchasing the necessary prescribed text books. This will be about R3870.00.
The minimum entrance requirements are:
- A Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Practical experience in the Information / Cyber Security Industry.
Course Modules
Module 1: (INCSG5)
Introduction to Information and Cyber Security
09:00 - 16:00 22 - 24 January 2025 Online
Concepts covered:
Introduction to security concepts
Security of Desktop computers
Internet Security
Personal data security
Wireless Security
Management aspects of security
Module 2: (INTENT2)
Introduction to Encryption Techniques
09:00 - 16:00 20 - 22 February 2025 Online
Concepts covered:
Symmetric encryption
Public key encryption
Digital Certificates/Identities
Certification Authorities
Digital signatures
Module 3: (INTDIG3)
Introduction to Digital Forensics
09:00 - 16:00 13 - 15 March 2025 Online
Concepts covered:
IIntroduction to computer crime
Digital forensic investigations
Handling of digital evidence
Practical digital forensic investigation
Module 4: (INTMSE4)
Introduction to Malicious Software and Ethical Hacking
09:00 - 16:00 10 - 12 April 2025 Online
Concepts covered:
Introduction to the different types of malicious software
Attack vectors used by malicious software
Use of ethical hacking
Module 5: (INTICS1)
Introductions to Cyber Security Governance, CIIP, Cybercrime and Cyber Warfare
09:00 - 16:00 08 - 10 May 2024 Online
Concepts covered:
Introduction to Cyber Security Governance
Introduction to Critical Information Infrastructures and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP)
Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs)
The relationship between Cyber Security Governance and CIIP
Cyber security, CIIP and Cyber warfare
PLEASE NOTE ATTENDANCE OF CLASSES IS COMPULSORY AND IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE NOTE OF THESE CLASSES AND EXAM DATES.
Please contact: Mrs Tosca Corregedor on Tel: 063 289 2990 for more information.
E-mail: infocs@uj.ac.za
For further information visit the UJ Website