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Cybersecurity Academy

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Publication date: 2023

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The Maharishi Institute CyberSecurity Academy in partnership with ABSA Bank, offers 12 high-quality, internationally recognised certifications alongside three nationally recognised MICT SETA qualifications. The programme is offered to registered, qualifying students of the Maharishi Institute as a standalone three-year programme in Cape Town, or as a three–year Academy course in Johannesburg

Industry certifications include:

  • Comptia A+
  • Comptia Network+
  • Comptia Security+
  • Programming with Python
  • CCNA DevNet (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • CCNA CyberOps (Cisco)
  • CompTIA Pentest+
  • AWS Essentials (Amazon Web Services)
  • AWS Security Specialty
  • Imperva

National Qualifications: through the MICT SETA:

  • Certificate: Technical Support (NQF 4)
  • National Certificate: IT Systems Support (NQF 5)
  • National Certificate IT Database Administration (NQF 6)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Security Analyst
  • Vulnerability Tester
  • Senior Systems Administrator Information Technology
  • Technology Support Administrator
  • Field Technician
  • Desktop Administrator
  • IT Consultant
  • Security Operations Analyst
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Network Support Engineer
  • Network Data Engineer
  • Network Security Associate
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Publication

The Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Development (SCyWF)

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  • 2020

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  • The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) is leading the national effort to protect the count…

 

The Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Development (SCyWF)

The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) is leading the national effort to protect the country’s cyber space. This mission requires a qualified national cybersecurity workforce capable of carrying out all types of cybersecurity work. The NCA’s mandate was issued by Royal Order number 6801, dated October 31, 2017. It includes […]

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NÚKIB-AKCESK Cyber Security Exercise in Albania

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NÚKIB-AKCESK Cyber Security Exercise in Albania

On April 3, 2024, Tirana, Albania, hosts a cyber exercise designed as an interactive, non-technical tabletop simulation aimed at high-level decision-makers, including experts in security and strategic communication. The event is organized under the EU Cybersecurity Capacity Building in the Western Balkans initiative, led by the Estonian e-Governance Academy in […]

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E-Services as Response to Covid-19

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E-Services as Response to Covid-19

The EU-funded project “E-services and digital infrastructure as COVID-19 response measure” supports the development of digital public administration and platforms, electronic portals, and the development of e-services of the highest complexity for both citizens and businesses on both central and local levels.

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BalkanSecure: Advancing Cybersecuirty in the Western Balkans

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BalkanSecure: Advancing Cybersecuirty in the Western Balkans

The “BalkanSecure: Advancing Cybersecuirty in the Western Balkans” is a regional conference that aims to raise a sense of community among Chevening WBCS Fellowship alumni, who hold key positions across the region in cybersecurity ecosystem. It will also establish a forum for regular sharing of information, ideas, and coordination among […]