Introduction to Cybersecurity Training
A short, practical first step into cybersecurity: how cyber attacks work, how to protect your personal data and devices, how organisations defend themselves, and the career paths open in the field.
Cyber attacks affect individuals and organisations every day, from phishing emails and stolen passwords to ransomware that shuts down entire businesses. Understanding how these attacks work is the first step to protecting yourself, and it may be the first step towards an exciting new career. Introduction to Cybersecurity is a short, practical course from the Cisco Networking Academy that is open to anyone.
In six hours, you will learn about common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, and how to protect your own data, devices and online privacy. You will also discover how organisations defend themselves against cyber criminals, and explore the careers and certifications available in cybersecurity.
Classes are instructor-led by a Careers IT facilitator, on campus or online, and you will have full access to the Cisco Networking Academy course content, quizzes and assessments. You will receive a Careers IT certificate of completion and the Cisco Networking Academy certificate of completion. Whether you simply want to stay safe online or are considering a role such as Junior Cybersecurity Analyst or Security Operations Centre Analyst Trainee, this is the ideal place to start. Enquire today.
Introduction to Cybersecurity Training Schedule
Bring your team together for Introduction to Cybersecurity at your offices, online, or at our Umhlanga Ridge campus, on dates that suit your business, with a Careers IT facilitator.
- Common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities
- Protecting your data, devices and online privacy
- How organisations protect themselves
- Careers and certifications in cybersecurity
- Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst Trainee
- IT Support Technician (security focus)
- Cybersecurity Awareness Champion
None, open to anyone.
- Instructor-led classes with a Careers IT facilitator
- Full access to the Cisco Networking Academy course content, labs, quizzes and assessments
- A Careers IT certificate of completion
- The Cisco Networking Academy certificate of completion and, where Cisco offers one, a digital badge
Introduction to Cybersecurity FAQs
Is Careers IT a Cisco Academy?
Yes. Careers IT is a Cisco Academy and teaches the Cisco Networking Academy curricula. Careers IT is one of thousands of academies in the Cisco Networking Academy program worldwide.
What study modes can I choose from?
All courses are instructor-led by Careers IT facilitators. Study on campus in Umhlanga Ridge, join live online classes from anywhere in the world, or book a private class for your team, and choose the option that suits you when you enquire. Either way, you are enrolled in a Careers IT class on the Cisco Networking Academy learning platform, where you work through the course content, labs, quizzes and assessments.
Can my company train a group of staff?
Yes. Any of these courses can run as a private class for your team, at our campus, online or at your premises, with dates arranged around your business. Ask us for a corporate quote.
What certificate will I receive?
On successful completion you receive a Careers IT certificate of completion, plus the Cisco Networking Academy certificate of completion and, where Cisco offers one for the course, a digital badge you can share on LinkedIn.
Are these courses SAQA or NQF accredited?
No. These are Cisco Networking Academy industry courses and are not NQF credit-bearing. They build practical, job-ready skills and, for several courses, prepare you for the related industry certification exams.
Is the certification exam included?
Industry certification exams (such as PCEP™, PCAP™, JSE™ and LPI Linux Essentials) are written separately through the exam provider and are not included in the course. Eligible Cisco Networking Academy students may qualify for an exam discount on completion, so ask us for details.
What do I need to attend?
A valid email address to register your free Cisco Networking Academy learner account, basic computer skills, a laptop or PC with a stable internet connection if you study online, and for Ethical Hacker and Python Essentials 2 the recommended prior knowledge listed on each course.
Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. Courses are delivered by IT Careers SA (Pty) Ltd t/a Careers IT. Prices include all course materials; industry certification exam fees are not included.