Penetration Tester to SecOps Engineer

R12 789.00

A SecOps Engineer is a specialised role that combines elements of security and operations to ensure the effective management and protection of an organisation’s IT infrastructure and data. This role focuses on integrating security practices into the daily operations and monitoring of systems to proactively detect and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities.

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Course fee: R12 789.00

Deposit: R2 200.00

Monthly instalment: R882.42

Payment duration: 12 months

Study duration: We recommend a total of 120 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 4 months.

Skillsoft course access: 12 months

 

Course code: C01169

 

Course overview:

  • Track 1: The focus will be on Penetration Testing fundamentals, security measures, end-user behaviour, physical and Wi-Fi pen testing, and advanced pen testing techniques.
  • Track 2: The focus will be on incident response, pre-emptive troubleshooting, securing network appliances, monitoring systems configuration, patch management, and regulation conformance.
  • Track 3: The focus will be on Ethical Hacking.
  • Track 4: The focus will be on SecOps Engineering.

 

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Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

      • A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
      • Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
      • Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
      • A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

 

Modules and topics covered:

SecOps Engineer Track 1: Penetration Tester

Penetration Testing Fundamentals
Pen Testing Awareness: Results Management
Security Measures: Implementing Security Controls
Pen Testing: End-user Behavior
Physical Penetration Testing
Wi-Fi Penetration Testing
Pen Testing: Advanced Pen Testing Techniques
Final Exam: Penetration Tester

SecOps Engineer Track 2: Incident Response Leader

Policy & Governance: Incident Response
Planning Measures: Incident Response Planning
Preemptive Troubleshooting: Concepts & Strategies
Security Best Practices: Network Appliance Security
Monitoring & Securing System Configuration
Security Strategy: Patch Management Strategies
Regulation Conformance for Incidence Response
Final Exam: Incident Response Leader

SecOps Engineer Track 3: Ethical Hacker

Ethical Hacker: Risk Assessment
Ethical Hacker: Incident Response
Ethical Hacker: Security Standards
Ethical Hacker: Secure Technology & Applications
Ethical Hacker: Account Creation
Ethical Hacker: Scanning
Ethical Hacker: Hacking Techniques
Final Exam: Ethical Hacker

SecOps Engineer Track 4: SecOps Engineer

SecOps Engineer: System Infrastructure Security
SecOps Engineer: Secure Coding
SecOps Engineer: Security Engineering
SecOps Engineer: Cloud & IoT security
SecOps Engineer: Threat Mitigation
Final Exam: SecOps Engineer

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have some experience in the lab or field.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: Optimi College

Assessment information:

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.

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