Certificate in Cyber Security – Online*
(*resident exam terms apply)

The very popular Certificate in Cyber Security offered by the Centre for Cyber Security in the Academy for Computer Science and Software Engineering of the University of Johannesburg will be available from July this year in an online mode.

This makes it possible for any person, anywhere in the world, to register for this Certificate and complete it totally online, including an online examination*.

However, as this is the first time this Certificate will be offered in this way, an examination restriction* will hold for this first offering starting in July 2026. This *restriction will require any student who registers and completes the modules in an online mode, to take the 5 module examinations physically at the University of Johannesburg on the specified examination dates. This means that such students will have to travel to the Auckland Park campus of the University in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, to write and complete the examinations.

We plan that from the beginning of 2026, this restriction will fall away, and students will be able to complete the examination online from any place. Final arrangements of dates and logistics for writing the examinations online are still being finalized. Online students will be able to contact the Course Coordinator by email to ask questions about the course material – such questions will be directed to the module experts if necessary. The course and study material are specified and provided on the course website – three modules require a prescribed text book.

The ‘Courses’ tab at www.cybersecurity.org.za provides the structure, content and examinations dates of all 5 modules making up the Certificate in Cyber Security (see July 2026 (Second) Intake for examination dates). Students completing the examinations and assignments successfully, will receive an official Certificate in Cyber Security from the University of Johannesburg.

Please contact: Ms Simangele Msibi / Mr Carl Van der Westhuizen on 011 559 2967 for more information.

Fax: 011 559 2138 | E-mail: simangelem@uj.ac.za / cvanderwesthuizen@uj.ac.za

Certificate in Cyber Security – January 2026 (First) Intake

This Certificate is directed towards parties working full time who want to get a formal qualification in Information and Cyber Security. The Certificate is on NQF Level 5, and successful students will get an official Certificate from the University of Johannesburg. The course consist of 5 modules of 3 days each. Each module will be formally examined and all 5 modules must be passed to pass the course.

Documentation:

Content and Dates:

Module 1: Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (INCSG5)

Date: 26 – 28 January 2026

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)

Date: 23 – 25 February 2026

Symmetric encryption
Public key encryption
Digital Certificates/Identities
Certification Authorities
Digital signatures
Research assignment

Module 3: Introduction to Digital Forensics (INTDIG3)

Date: 23 – 25 March 2026

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)

Date: 20 – 22 April 2026

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)

Date: 25 – 27 May 2026 (Exam Date: 19 June 2026)

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 (dates may change).

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 R2500.00.

The minimum entrance requirements are:

A Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
Practical experience in the Information / Cyber Security Industry.

The closing date for applications is 30 November 2016. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please contact: Ms Simangele Msibi / Mr Carl Van der Westhuizen on 011 559 2967 for more information.

Fax: 011 559 2138 | E-mail: simangelem@uj.ac.za / cvanderwesthuizen@uj.ac.za

Certificate in Cyber Security – July 2026 (Second) Intake

This Certificate is directed towards parties working full time who want to get a formal qualification in Information and Cyber Security. The Certificate is on NQF Level 5, and successful students will get an official Certificate from the University of Johannesburg. The course consist of 5 modules of 3 days each. Each module will be formally examined and all 5 modules must be passed to pass the course.

Documentation:

Content and Dates:

Module 1: Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (INCSG5)

Date: 6 – 8 July 2026

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)

Date: 3 – 5 August 2026

Symmetric encryption
Public key encryption
Digital Certificates/Identities
Certification Authorities
Digital signatures
Research assignment

Module 3: Introduction to Digital Forensics (INTDIG3)

Date: 31 August – 2 September 2026

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)

Date: 5 – 7 October 2026

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)

Date: 2 – 4 November 2026 (Exam date: 1 December 2026)

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 R2500.00.

The minimum entrance requirements are:

A Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
Practical experience in the Information / Cyber Security Industry.

The closing date for applications is 2 June 2026.
Register early to avoid disappointment.

Please contact: Ms Simangele Msibi / Mr Carl Van der Westhuizen on 011 559 2967 for more information.

Fax: 011 559 2138 | E-mail: simangelem@uj.ac.za / cvanderwesthuizen@uj.ac.za

Certificate in Digital Forensics – June 2026 Intake

This Certificate 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 Certificate 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

Date: 1 – 3 June 2026

Introduction to computer and cyber crime
Introduction to the Digital Investigation Process
Introduction to digital chain of evidence handling

Module 2: Digital Evidence

Date: 10 – 12 August 2026

Digital evidence in computer environments
Sources of digital evidence
Judicial process for digital evidence

Module 3: Conducting a Digital Investigation

Date: 19 – 21 October 2026

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 R600.00 for the whole course.

The minimum entrance requirements are:

A Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
Practical experience in the Information / Cyber Security Industry.

Please contact: Ms Simangele Msibi / Mr Carl Van der Westhuizen on 011 559 2967 for more information.

Fax: 011 559 2138 | E-mail: simangelem@uj.ac.za / cvanderwesthuizen@uj.ac.za