Cyber Security Courses South Africa
October 25, 2026 2 Comments on Cyber Security Courses South AfricaCyber Security Courses South Africa
Live 1-on-1 online cyber security training — CEH, CompTIA Security+, OSCP, CISSP, Kali Linux, Zero Trust and more. Flexible scheduling, ZAR pricing, start anytime.
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Choose from industry-leading cyber security certifications — all taught live 1-on-1 by a dedicated expert. Prices shown are course fees; all international exam fees are additional in price.
CompTIA Security+
The most recognised entry-level cyber security certification globally. Covers threats, cryptography, network security and compliance. Exam fees additional in price.
CEH — Certified Ethical Hacker
EC-Council's CEH covers the full ethical hacking methodology — reconnaissance, exploitation, post-exploitation and reporting. Exam fees additional in price.
Kali Linux — Ethical Hacking
Master Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Hydra and more on the industry-standard penetration testing platform.
OSCP — Offensive Security
Preparation for the most respected hands-on penetration testing certification. Covers buffer overflows, privilege escalation and active directory attacks. Exam fees additional in price.
CISSP
The gold standard for senior security professionals. Covers all 8 CISSP domains including risk management, cryptography and security architecture. Exam fees additional in price.
CISM — Certified Information Security Manager
ISACA's management-focused security certification. Covers information security governance, risk management and incident response. Exam fees additional in price.
Zero Trust Security
Implement Zero Trust architecture using NIST SP 800-207, identity-centric controls and micro-segmentation across cloud and on-premises environments.
Application Security
OWASP Top 10, threat modelling, SAST/DAST, API security and secure SDLC — for developers and security engineers.
Secure Coding
Write vulnerability-free code from day one — injection prevention, broken authentication, cryptography and supply chain security across Python, Java, .NET and JavaScript.
FortiGate Firewall
Configure and manage Fortinet FortiGate NGFWs — policies, VPN, IPS, SD-WAN and high availability. Aligned to NSE 4. Exam fees additional in price.
Wireshark Network Analysis
Capture, filter and analyse network traffic — detect anomalies, attacks and lateral movement using the industry-standard packet analyser.
AI Security
Secure AI systems against adversarial attacks, prompt injection, model poisoning and deepfakes. Covers AI governance and the EU AI Act.
What You Will Learn
Our cyber security courses cover the full spectrum — from foundational concepts to advanced offensive and defensive techniques.
- ✓Network security fundamentals & TCP/IP
- ✓Ethical hacking & penetration testing methodology
- ✓OWASP Top 10 web application vulnerabilities
- ✓Cryptography & PKI fundamentals
- ✓Identity & access management (IAM)
- ✓Threat intelligence & incident response
- ✓Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- ✓Security frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, POPIA
- ✓Firewall configuration & network defence
- ✓Vulnerability scanning & risk assessment
- ✓Zero Trust architecture implementation
- ✓AI & emerging cyber threats
Cyber Security Career Opportunities in South Africa
Cyber security is one of South Africa's fastest-growing IT disciplines. Skilled professionals are in high demand across banking, government, healthcare and enterprise sectors.
Security Analyst
R350,000 – R600,000 p/a
Penetration Tester
R450,000 – R750,000 p/a
Security Engineer
R500,000 – R850,000 p/a
CISO / Security Manager
R700,000 – R1,400,000 p/a
SOC Analyst
R280,000 – R500,000 p/a
Cloud Security Architect
R600,000 – R1,100,000 p/a
Why Train with School of IT?
Live 1-on-1
Your own dedicated lecturer — no group classes, no waiting
Flexible Scheduling
Book sessions around your work and personal commitments
ZAR Pricing
No currency conversion — transparent rand pricing with no hidden fees
Certificate of Completion
Issued by School of IT International upon completion
South Africa Focused
Local context, POPIA compliance coverage, SA job market focus
Fully Online
Train from anywhere in South Africa via MS Teams or Google Meet
Frequently Asked Questions
School of IT offers CEH, CompTIA Security+, OSCP, CISSP, CISM, Zero Trust Security, Kali Linux, FortiGate, Application Security, Secure Coding, Wireshark, AI Security and more — all delivered online via live 1-on-1 training.
Prices range from R12,900 to R22,800 depending on the certification. All international exam fees are additional in price.
Yes — all School of IT cyber security courses are delivered fully online via Microsoft Teams or Google Meet with a live dedicated lecturer. You can train from anywhere in South Africa.
Entry-level courses like CompTIA Security+ are suitable for beginners with basic IT knowledge. Advanced certifications like OSCP or CISSP require prior experience in networking or security.
Course durations range from 15 hours for foundational courses to 20+ hours for advanced certifications. You schedule sessions at your own pace — there are no fixed class times.
Yes — cyber security is one of the fastest-growing IT careers in South Africa. Security analysts earn between R350,000 and R900,000 per year depending on experience and certification level. South Africa faces a significant shortage of qualified cyber security professionals, making this an excellent career choice.
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Live 1-on-1 training, flexible scheduling, ZAR pricing. Enrol in any cyber security course and start within days.
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