Cyber Security Training in South Africa

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level cybersecurity professionals, AI engineers, and IoT developers who wish to implement robust security measures and resilience strategies for Edge AI systems.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify security risks and vulnerabilities within Edge AI deployments.
• Implement encryption and authentication techniques to protect data.
• Design resilient Edge AI architectures capable of withstanding cyber threats.
• Apply secure strategies for deploying AI models in edge environments.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (available online or on-site) is geared towards intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals and data scientists who wish to utilise LLMs to enhance security measures and threat intelligence.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of LLMs in cybersecurity.
• Implement LLMs for threat detection and analysis.
• Utilize LLMs for security automation and response.
• Integrate LLMs with existing security infrastructure.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level cybersecurity professionals and technical leads who wish to learn how to implement AI models to strengthen security processes, automate threat detection and response, and conduct predictive analysis.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the role of AI in modern cyber security.
• Develop machine learning models for anomaly and threat detection.
• Implement AI to automate incident response and security operations.
• Evaluate the ethical and operational considerations of AI in cybersecurity.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level analysts who wish to effectively analyze, secure, and protect their organization's data and networks from cyber threats.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current cybersecurity landscape.
• Learn and apply industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001) and best practices to enhance the security posture of their organization.
• Implement effective network security measures, including configuring firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, and applying encryption techniques to protect data at rest and in transit.
• Identify, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents using threat intelligence, SIEM tools, and incident response plans.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level network administrators who wish to acquire the essential skills to manage, administer, monitor, and maintain Fortinet security systems.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage FortiGate firewalls.
• Monitor network traffic and handle incidents using FortiAnalyzer.
• Automate tasks and manage policies via FortiManager.
• Implement preventive maintenance strategies and troubleshoot network issues.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network administrators who wish to use FortiGate 1100E to manage and secure their network environments effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic architecture and features of FortiGate 1100E.
• Learn how to deploy FortiGate 1100E in various network environments.
• Gain hands-on experience with basic configuration and management tasks.
• Understand security policies, NAT, and VPNs.
• Learn to monitor and maintain FortiGate 1100E.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level network administrators who wish to manage and secure their networks using FortiGate firewalls.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend Fortigate features and functionalities, particularly those introduced or enhanced in version 7.4.
• Configure and manage FortiGate devices and implement advanced security features.
• Deploy and manage advanced security measures like IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and threat management.
• Monitor network activities, analyze logs, and generate reports for auditing and compliance.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level technical professionals who wish to delve deeper into the technical aspects and functionalities of Fortinet’s product range to effectively recommend, sell, and implement Fortinet security solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of Fortinet’s advanced security solutions and products.
• Understand the technical features, benefits, and deployment scenarios for each core Fortinet product.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet solutions across diverse environments.
• Apply Fortinet products to address complex security challenges and requirements.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level technical professionals who wish to learn the concept of the Security Fabric and how it evolved to address the cybersecurity needs of organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn the evolution of cybersecurity and how it has shaped current security technologies.
• Use Fortinet products to protect against specific types of cyber threats and attacks.
• Understand the integration and automation capabilities of Fortinet solutions in providing a coordinated response to cyber incidents.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at security professionals who wish to learn how to troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture of the next-generation firewall.
• Investigate and troubleshoot networking issues using firewall tools.
• Analyze advanced logs to resolve real-life scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network security professionals who wish to learn the concept of cybersecurity and the current global threat landscape.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the current global threat landscape and identify the main types of cyber adversaries.
• Recognise the primary types of malware and the mechanics of cyber attacks.
• Understand the basics of network security and the importance of a layered security approach.
• Learn about Fortinet's Security Fabric and how it addresses modern cybersecurity challenges.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network and security professionals who wish to effectively manage and secure networks using Fortigate 600E equipment, with a specific focus on HA configurations for enhanced reliability and performance.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the features, specifications, and operating principles of the Fortigate 600E firewall.
• Perform the initial setup of the Fortigate 600E, including basic configuration tasks like setting up interfaces, routing, and initial firewall policies.
• Configure and manage advanced security features such as SSL VPN, user authentication, antivirus, IPS, web filtering, and anti-malware capabilities to protect against a variety of network threats.
• Troubleshoot common issues in HA setups and effectively manage HA environments.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to enhance their skills in identifying and managing IT risk and implementing information systems controls, and prepare for the CRISC certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the governance and risk management aspects of IT.
• Conduct IT risk assessments and implement risk responses.
• Design and implement information systems controls.
• Prepare effectively for the CRISC certification exam.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of GRC frameworks and apply them to secure and compliant business operations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key components of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement compliance measures and manage regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for IT professionals and business leaders at intermediate to advanced levels who wish to develop a structured approach to handling data breaches.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the causes and consequences of data breaches.
• Develop and implement strategies to prevent data breaches.
• Establish an incident response plan to contain and mitigate breaches.
• Conduct forensic investigations and assess the impact of breaches.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements for breach notification.
• Recover from data breaches and strengthen overall security postures.

Delivered via instructor-led, live training in South Africa (available online or onsite), this course targets security professionals who wish to acquire the core competencies for managing Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks' firewall essential features.
• Manage security and NAT policies.
• Manage threat prevention strategies.
• Monitor network threats and traffic.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level system administrators and security professionals who wish to learn how to implement Cloudflare for content delivery and cloud security, as well as mitigate DDoS attacks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure Cloudflare for their websites.
• Set up DNS records and SSL certificates.
• Implement Cloudflare for content delivery and caching.
• Protect their websites from DDoS attacks.
• Implement firewall rules to restrict traffic to their websites.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is targeted at system administrators who wish to utilise 389 Directory Server to configure and manage LDAP-based authentication and authorisation.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure 389 Directory Server.
• Grasp the features and architecture of 389 Directory Server.
• Learn how to configure the directory server using the web console and CLI.
• Set up and monitor replication for high availability and load balancing.
• Manage LDAP authentication using SSSD for enhanced performance.
• Integrate 389 Directory Server with Microsoft Active Directory.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa, offered online or onsite, targets system administrators eager to leverage Microsoft Active Directory for managing and securing data access.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and configure Active Directory.
• Establish a domain and define access rights for users and devices.
• Govern users and machines through Group Policies.
• Control access to file servers.
• Set up a Certificate Service and manage certificates.
• Implement and manage services such as encryption, certificates, and authentication.

This practical training offers a comprehensive overview of the OWASP Top 10:2025 and the common security threats facing modern software. Additionally, participants will explore three key testing approaches: SAST (Static Application Security Testing), DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing), and SCA (Software Composition Analysis).

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to safeguard connected vehicles from cyber threats.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement cybersecurity in automotive systems.
• Choose the most suitable technologies, tools, and approaches.

Today, developers have access to various programming languages capable of compiling code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers robust tools for security development, it is crucial for developers to understand how to apply architectural and coding-level techniques to implement effective security measures, avoid vulnerabilities, and limit potential exploitation.

This course aims to equip developers with the skills to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions through numerous hands-on exercises. Participants will learn to protect resources via strong authentication and authorization, manage remote procedure calls, handle sessions, and explore various implementation strategies for specific functionalities.

The course introduces various vulnerabilities by highlighting typical programming errors made when using .NET. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities covers the impact of different environment settings. Furthermore, the section on ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses general web application security challenges alongside specialized issues and attack vectors, such as ViewState attacks and string termination exploits.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding principles
• Identify web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to mitigate them
• Utilise the various security features available in the .NET development environment
• Acquire practical skills in using security testing tools
• Recognise common coding mistakes and understand how to prevent them
• Gain insights into recent vulnerabilities affecting .NET and ASP.NET
• Access sources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) addresses various facets of enterprise security, ranging from AI applications to database protection. It also examines the latest tools, processes, and strategic mindsets essential for defending against attacks. 

In this instructor-led, live course in South Africa, participants will learn how to formulate the proper security strategy to face the DevOps security challenge.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa introduces the system architectures, operating systems, networking, storage, and cryptographic issues that should be considered when designing secure embedded systems.

By the end of this course, participants will have a solid understanding of security principles, concerns, and technologies. More importantly, participants will be equipped with the techniques needed for developing safe and secure embedded software.

This course offers an expert-led introduction to the newly enacted Accessibility Law, empowering developers with the practical skills needed to design, develop, and maintain fully accessible applications. Beginning with a contextual discussion on the law's significance and implications, the course transitions rapidly to hands-on coding practices, tools, and testing techniques to ensure compliance and inclusivity for users with disabilities.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or on-site) is aimed at system administrators who wish to use FreeIPA to centralise the authentication, authorisation, and account information for their organisation's users, groups, and machines.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure FreeIPA.
• Manage Linux users and clients from a single central location.
• Use FreeIPA's CLI, Web UI and RPC interface to set up and manage permissions.
• Enable Single Sign On authentication across all systems, services and applications.
• Integrate FreeIPA with Windows Active Directory.
• Backup, replicate and migrate an FreeIPA server.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is tailored for system administrators aiming to utilise Okta for identity and access management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure, integrate, and manage Okta.
• Integrate Okta into an existing application.
• Implement security measures using multi-factor authentication.

OpenLDAP is an open-source software used to implement the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), enabling the management and access of information directories. It is a widely-used directory server that can store and share data about users, groups, network resources, and other network objects.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for individuals who wish to conduct research on third parties while protecting themselves from similar scrutiny.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure advanced tools for conducting OSINT.
• Apply advanced techniques to collect publicly available data relevant to an investigation.
• Analyse large volumes of data efficiently.
• Generate intelligence reports based on findings.
• Leverage AI tools for facial recognition and sentiment analysis.
• Formulate a strategy to define objectives and direct efforts toward the most relevant and actionable data.

This instructor-led, live Payment Card Industry Professional training in South Africa (online or onsite) offers a professional qualification for industry practitioners who wish to demonstrate their expertise and understanding of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the payment process and the PCI standards designed to safeguard it.
• Comprehend the roles and responsibilities of entities within the payment industry.
• Gain deep insight into and understanding of the 12 PCI DSS requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PCI DSS and its application to organizations involved in the transaction process.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at security engineers who wish to use IBM Qradar SIEM to address pressing security use cases.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain visibility into enterprise data across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Automate security intelligence to hunt threats and contain risks.
• Detect, identify, and prioritise threats.

This course in South Africa focuses on supporting the following objectives:

1. Empowering developers to master secure coding techniques
2. Enabling software testers to verify application security before releasing to production environments
3. Helping software architects understand application-related risks
4. Assisting team leaders in defining security baselines for developers
5. Guiding web masters in server configuration to avoid misconfigurations

CompTIA SecurityX is an expert-level cybersecurity certification designed for security architects and senior security engineers who are responsible for leading and enhancing an organisation's cybersecurity readiness.