Move from security concepts to security operations. Design identity and access controls, secure networks, email and endpoints, run a vulnerability management programme, manage supplier risk, and handle incidents from detection to lessons learned, within South African law. You finish with an Incident Response Runbook and a Hardening and Vulnerability Assessment for a real or case organisation.
6
Modules
24
Lessons
6 weeks
Duration
Intermediate
Level
Course outcomes
Design identity and access controls, including phishing-resistant MFA, role-based access and a joiner–mover–leaver process
Configure network security controls such as segmentation, default-deny firewall rules, secure remote access and email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Harden endpoints using baselines, patch management, EDR and backups with defined recovery objectives
Run a vulnerability management cycle and prioritise findings using CVSS, known exploitation and asset criticality
Assess supplier and third-party security risk, including POPIA operator requirements
Execute the incident response life cycle, including evidence handling, containment, recovery and regulatory notification
Create an incident response runbook and a hardening and vulnerability assessment for an organisation
Join a structured pathway with lessons, assessments, and practical learning. Earn a certificate plus 900 VowRewards on completion.
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