Where can you study cybersecurity at university?
You can study cybersecurity at 21 public universities in South Africa. Each one asks for a different mark to get in, and a few use their own points system instead of APS. Tap a university to open its page, or work out your APS to see which ones you can get into.
Cybersecurity is usually studied as a specialisation within a Computer Science or IT degree, and some universities also offer dedicated cybersecurity or information security programmes. The universities below offer Computer Science or IT, which you specialise from with cybersecurity modules and certifications.
Certifications and free courses
Cybersecurity is built on industry certifications, not just degrees. You can study many of them online, and some are free. Here are common starting points. The usual first certification is CompTIA Security+. Always check the cost before you pay.
Cisco Networking Academy
Free online courses in networking and cybersecurity, a good place to start.
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
A beginner certificate. You can often apply for financial aid to do it for free.
CompTIA Security+
The standard entry-level cybersecurity certification that employers know.
Local colleges and bootcamps (like CTU and MANCOSA) also offer cybersecurity courses and learnerships. Some learnerships pay a stipend. Check what certification you get before you pay.
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