Cyber Security (area of study)
- Entry level
- O-Level results
- Field of study
- Computing & ICT
- Duration
- Not stated by the college
- Institution
- Harare Polytechnic
Entry requirements
Diplomas, certificates and other programmes: what you need to apply
O-Level results · 5 O-Level passes incl. English, Maths, Science
Also considered: Higher National Diploma (HND), National Diploma (ND)
5 passes incl. English, Maths, Science | A Level: not required | Needs: NC: none | ND: full NC | HND: full ND
As the institution publishes it
O-Level: 5 passes incl. English, Maths, Science A-Level: Not required Previous award needed: NC: none | ND: full NC | HND: full ND
Pathfinder cannot check this against your results automatically, so read it carefully or ask the admissions office.
About this programme
Listed as an area of study. The sources do not say which levels (NC, ND or HND) are offered, so confirm with the college. Trains people to protect systems, data and networks from attack.
What you will study
Network and system security, ethical hacking basics, cryptography, security policy and risk, digital forensics basics, security operations and a project.
Further study and pathways
Depends on the level offered. The usual route is NC, then ND, then HND, or direct entry to work.
Source: Harare Polytechnic: Harare_Polytechnic_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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