Launch Your Tech Career: Comprehensive Cyber security Course
Go from zero coding experience to your first job in tech. Master practical ethical hacking, defense strategies, and risk management with 1-on-1 expert mentorship at Code Street Academy
Why Choose Code Street Academy?
The demand for cyber security professionals is at an all-time high, yet traditional degrees take years to catch up with live threats. At Code Street Academy, we bridge the gap. Our curriculum is built around hands-on labs, real-world simulations, and direct mentorship from active industry professionals.
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Hands-On Labs: Don’t just read about threats—neutralize them in sandboxed environments.
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Industry-Aligned: Curriculum updated regularly to match modern compliance frameworks and attack vectors.
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Career Support: Resume reviews, interview prep, and direct connections to our hiring partner network
What You Will Learn Cyber security course
This Cyber security course covers essential topics needed to start a career in cyber security.
Cyber Security Analyst Salary in South Africa (2026 Data)
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Context: Use real, current market data to validate the financial viability of this career move.
| Experience Level | Average Annual Salary (ZAR) | Estimated Monthly Take-Home |
| Junior / Entry-Level (0-1 year) | R180,000 – R300,000 | R15,000 – R25,000 |
| Mid-Level Analyst (2-5 years) | R360,000 – R560,000 | R30,000 – R46,000 |
| Senior Security Specialist (5+ years) | R700,000 – R1,000,000+ | R58,000 – R83,000+ |
Introduction to Cyber Security
- Cyber security fundamentals
- Types of cyber attacks
- Security principles and best practices
- Understanding malware, phishing, and ransomware
Network Security
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- VPN security
- Network monitoring
- Securing wireless networks
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
- Ethical hacking methodologies
- Vulnerability assessment
- Penetration testing tools
- Web application security
- Kali Linux fundamentals
Cyber Defense & Incident Response
- Threat analysis
- Security operations center (SOC) basics
- Incident detection and response
- Digital forensics fundamentals
Cloud & Application Security
- Cloud security basics
- Secure coding practices
- Authentication and access control
- Data protection strategies
Security Tools & Technologies
- Wireshark
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Linux security tools
- SIEM fundamentals
Career Opportunities in Cyber Security
After completing this course, students can pursue careers such as:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Ethical Hacker
- Penetration Tester
- SOC Analyst
- Information Security Specialist
- Network Security Administrator
- IT Security Support Technician
Cyber security professionals are highly sought after across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and government sectors in South Africa.
Meet Your Instructors
Our instructors aren’t just academics—they are active Security Analysts, Penetration Testers, and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) who deal with live infrastructure defense every day. You’ll learn the exact workflows, tools, and documentation styles used in modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs)
Who Should Enroll Cyber security course?
This course is ideal for:
- Beginners with no IT experience
- IT support professionals
- Network administrators
- Students interested in ethical hacking
- Entrepreneurs wanting to secure their businesses
- Anyone looking to start a tech career
Benefits of Studying Cyber Security
High Demand Career
Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing technology fields globally and in South Africa.
Competitive Salaries
Cyber security professionals often earn strong salaries due to the increasing need for skilled experts.
Global Career Opportunities
Cyber security skills are internationally recognized and can open opportunities worldwide.
Practical Technical Skills
Course Features
- Lectures 49
- Quiz 0
- Duration 60 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 32
- Assessments Yes
- 5 Sections
- 49 Lessons
- 22 Weeks
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals14
- 1.1Cybersecurity Fundamentals Learning objectives
- 1.2Describing the CIA Triad
- 1.3Comparing Security Deployments Network, Endpoint, and Application Security Systems
- 1.4Comparing Security Deployments Agentless and Agent-based Protections
- 1.5Comparing Security Deployments Legacy Antivirus and Antimalware
- 1.6Comparing Security Deployments SIEM, SOAR, and Log Management
- 1.7Defining Threat Intelligence
- 1.8Defining Threat Hunting
- 1.9Understanding Malware Analysis
- 1.10Interpreting the Output Report of a Malware Analysis Tool
- 1.11Understanding the Different Threat Actor Types
- 1.12Defining Run Book Automation (RBA)
- 1.13Defining Reverse Engineering
- 1.14Understanding the Sliding Window Anomaly Detection
- Cybersecurity Principles13
- 2.1Learning objectives Additional cyber security principles
- 2.2Performing Risk Assessment
- 2.3Comparing Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Exploits
- 2.4Understanding Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- 2.5Examining the Access Control Process Terminology and Data Classification
- 2.6Examining the Access Control Process Data States and Policy Roles
- 2.7Examining the Access Control Process Security and Access Control Classification
- 2.8Understanding Discretionary Access Control
- 2.9Understanding Mandatory Access Control
- 2.10Understanding Role-based Access Control
- 2.11Understanding Attribute-based Access Control
- 2.12Understanding Rule-based Access Control
- 2.13Understanding Time-based Access Control
- Types of Attacks and Vulnerabilities7
- 3.1Understanding ARP Cache Poisoning and Route Manipulation Attacks
- 3.2Understanding Password Attacks
- 3.3Understanding Wireless Attacks
- 3.4Exploring Security Evasion Techniques
- 3.5Identifying the Challenges of Data Visibility in Detection
- 3.6Identifying Potential Data Loss from Provided Traffic Profiles
- 3.7Comparing Rule-based Detection vs. Behavioral and Statistical Detection
- Fundamentals of Incident Response12
- 4.1Describing Concepts as Documented in NIST.SP800-86
- 4.2Mapping the Organization Stakeholders Against the NIST IR Categories
- 4.3Scoping the Incident Response Plan and Process
- 4.4Understanding Information Sharing and Coordination
- 4.5Identifying the Incident Response Team Structure
- 4.6Analyzing Computer Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs)
- 4.7Analyzing Product Security Incident Response Teams (PSIRTs)
- 4.8Surveying Coordination Centers
- 4.9Analyzing Managed Security Service Providers Incident Response Teams
- 4.10Introducing the Vocabulary for Event Recording and Incident Sharing (VERIS)
- 4.11Applying the VERIS Schema to Incident Handling
- 4.12Surveying the VERIS Incident Recording Tool and Other Resources
- Fundamentals of Security Monitoring3
