Overview
The Advance Diploma for Cybersecurity Analyst is a specialist diploma designed for individuals with IT knowledge or several years of practice or some combination of IT knowledge and experience. Students will develop the skill-set of analyzing, assessing, and preventing vulnerabilities in the infrastructure. Students will widen their skills necessary to the cybersecurity field and contribute to the management of security solutions. The Specialist Diploma builds on the CompTIA Cybersecurity Pathway which accommodates advanced standing in a most seamless way. IT Professionals may use relevant experience and/or training to gain entry to the programme at a level that will be most beneficial and consistent with their current level of IT expertise and achievements.
Quick Facts
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Entry Requirements
The ideal candidate will hold a first degree or equivalent in an area of IT, or have acquired prior skills and knowledge through working experience or other studies. The candidate will be interviewed to determine if the matriculation requirements for the programme have been met, and at which point of the programme the candidate will enter.
*Prior IT knowledge or experience is required for entry*
Acceptance into the programme is subject to the conditions governing matriculation requirements of the College Policy.
Curriculum
To satisfy the requirements of the Advance Diploma for Cybersecurity Analyst, all students admitted to the programme should complete a minimum of 510 hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The programme of study consists of both theory and practical modules.
All candidates MUST be computer literate and have access to a computer and the internet.
For more information, kindly contact our admissions office.
| Code | Module | Credits |
| CS100 | Essentials of the IT Professional 1 | 3 |
| CS110 | Essentials of the IT Professional 2 | 3 |
| CS140 | Network Systems: Infrastructure Design, Operations and Security | 3 |
| CS200 | Cybersecurity Principle | 3 |
| Code | Module | Credits |
| CS210 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| CS300 | Testing and Managing Risk | 3 |
| CS400 | Security Analysis – Intermediate | 3 |
| CS420 | Security Analysis – Advanced | 3 |
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this programme may consider career opportunities as, but not limited to:
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- Security Analysts
- Security Engineers
- Security Administrators
- Vulnerability Analysts
- Threat Intelligence Analysts
International Certifications
This programme furnishes students with skills that allow them to further earn these international certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA CASP
Would you recommend Vector?
I have gained a wealth of knowledge that can be accredited to the institution’s focus on the blending of practical IT training into the course structure at every step of the way. I can honestly say that I have no regrets and would wholeheartedly recommend this institution to individuals looking for practical, technical IT training.
Matthew J.
BSc, Information & Communication Technology
So far, my experience at Vector is excellent; the teachers are among some of the best people within their field. What got me excited is how Vector structured their curriculum which includes international certifications like CompTIA and Cisco, by doing this you know you're always getting the current global standards.
Nadia S.
BSc, Information & Communication Technology
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