Short Learning Program in Cyber Security
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.
This Short Learning Program has 2 intakes a year (January: First Intake and July:Second Intake).
Content:
Module 1: Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (INCSG5)
Introduction to security concepts
Security of Desktop computers
Internet Security
Personal data security
Wireless Security
Management aspects of security
Research assignment
Module 2: Introduction to Encryption Techniques (INTENT2)
Symmetric encryption
Public key encryption
Digital Certificates/Identities
Certification Authorities
Digital signatures
Research assignment
Module 3: Introduction to Digital Forensics (INTDIG3)
Introduction to computer crime
Digital forensic investigations
Handling of digital evidence
Practical digital forensic investigation
Research assignment
Module 4: Introduction to Malicious Software and Ethical Hacking (INTMSE4)
Introduction to the different types of malicious software
Attack vectors used by malicious software
Use of ethical hacking
Research assignment
Module 5: Introductions to Cyber Security Governance, Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Cybercrime and Cyber Warfare (INTICS1)
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
CLASS TIMES: 09:00 - 16:00
PLEASE NOTE ATTENDANCE OF CLASSES IS COMPULSORY AND IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE NOTE OF THESE CLASSES AND EXAM DATES.
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.
Please contact: Mrs Tosca Corregedor on 063 289 2990 for more information.
E-mail: [email protected]
For further information visit the UJ Website
January 2024 First Intake
Documentation:
Dates:
Module 1 (INCSG5): Date: 25 January - 27 January 2024
Module 2 (INTENT2): Date: 27 February - 29 February 2024
Module 3 (INTDIG3): Date: 14 March - 16 March 2024
Module 4 (INTMSE4): Date: 11 April - 13 April 2024
Module 5 (INTICS1): Date: 9 May - 11 May 2024(Exam Date: 3 June 2024)
The closing date for applications is 08 January 2024
Apply early to avoid disappointment.
July 2024 Second Intake
Documentation:
Dates:
Module 1 (ISCSG5):Date: 18 July - 20 July 2024
Module 2 (ISTENT2):Date: 15 August - 17 August 2024
Module 3 (ISTDIG3):Date: 12 September - 14 September 2024
Module 4 (ISTMSE4):Date: 10 October - 12 October 2024
Module 5 (INTICS1):Date: 7 November - 9 November 2024(Exam date: 29 November 2024)
The closing date for applications is 10 June 2024.
Register early to avoid disappointment.
Short Learning Program in Digital Forensics
This Short Learning Program introduces students to the field of Digital Forensics. It will empower students with the knowledge of the whole process of digital investigations, acquiring digital evidence and preparing such evidence to stand up in court. This Short Learning Program is on NQF Level 5, and successful students will get an official Certificate from the University of Johannesburg.
The courses consist of 3 modules of 3 days each. Each module has a research assignment and will be formally examined. All 3 modules must be passed to pass the course.
Documentation:
Content and Dates:
Module 1: Foundations of Digital Forensics (CERDF11)
Date: 25 - 27 July 2024
Foundations of Digital Forensics
Introduction to computer and cyber crime
Introduction to the Digital Investigation Process
Introduction to digital chain of evidence handling
Module 2: Digital Evidence (CERDF22)
Date: 22 - 24 August 2024
Digital evidence in computer environments
Sources of digital evidence
Judicial process for digital evidence
Module 3: Conducting Digital Investigations (CERDF33)
Date: 26 - 28 September 2024(Exam: 21 October 2024)
Extraction of digital evidence
Analysis of digital evidence
Compilation of a digital forensic investigation report
CLASS TIMES: 09:00 - 16:00
PLEASE NOTE ATTENDANCE OF CLASSES IS COMPULSORY AND IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE NOTE OF THESE CLASSES AND EXAM DATES.
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 R1500.00 for the whole course.
The minimum entrance requirements are:
A Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
Practical experience in the Information / Cyber Security Industry.
Apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please contact: Mrs Tosca Corregedor on 063 289 2990 for more information.
E-mail: [email protected]
Higher Certificate Program in Information Technology
The main objective of the course is to provide you with a wide-ranging, sound,
academically based and industry oriented training course during which you’ll be
steeped in software design and development; exposed to a wide range of technologies
that will shape the future of computer applications over the next few years; fully
grounded in both the theoretical and practical aspects of IT.
The course is offered part-time over 2 years, which consists of 10 modules, offered as:
Part-time block sessions of two weeks per module where you need to attend lectures from
18:00 to 21:00 daily in 8 block sessions over 2 weeks, spread over two years
(6 Modules in 1st year and 4 in 2nd year).
Please note: The block sessions consist of lectures and practical classes presented on campus.
To qualify for the certificate, all 10 modules must be completed successfully.
Documentation:
Content Guidelines
Module 1: Introduction to Program Design and Programming,
using the Visual Basic programming language
Module 2: The use of Basic Data Structures, using the
Visual Basic Programming Language
Module 3: Databases
Module 4: Software Engineering
Module 5: Project Design
Module 6: Operating Systems
Module 7: Information Security
Module 8: Data Communication and Networks
Module 9: Project Management
Module 10: Project Implementation
PLEASE NOTE THAT ATTENDANCE OF CLASSES IS COMPULSORY.
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.
The minimum entrance requirements are:
A Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
Practical experience in the Information / Cyber Security Industry.
Application Closing Date: The first Friday of February 2024
Please contact: Ms Gugu Ndevu on 011 559 2967 for more information.
[email protected]