ISC² CC · CompTIA Network+ · CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) · CompTIA PenTest+ or Cloud+
Where cybersecurity meets business. The GRC & Cloud Track combines governance, risk and compliance with hands-on cloud security — the fastest-growing area of cybersecurity in South Africa. Ideal for business professionals, finance and law graduates pivoting into tech. Graduate prepared for CompTIA Cloud+ or PenTest+ and ready to secure cloud infrastructure.
The GRC & Cloud Security Track takes you from networking fundamentals through core security to specialist governance, risk, compliance and cloud security.
Build your technical foundation from scratch. Master the OSI model, TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, switching and Linux fundamentals. Set up your first home lab environment with virtual machines and Kali Linux. No prior IT experience required.
Dive into the gold standard of entry-level cybersecurity. Cover threats, vulnerabilities, cryptography, PKI, identity and access management, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanning. Hands-on labs with Nessus, Wireshark and security tooling.
Where governance meets the cloud. Master GRC frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, POPIA), then apply them to real cloud environments. Hands-on with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Docker container hardening, Terraform and DevSecOps pipelines.
A structured 18-week journey from networking basics to cloud security audits and compliance reporting.
Every module in this track is aligned to at least one internationally recognised certification exam. Graduate prepared, not just trained.
Entry-level security certification from ISC². Validates foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident response and access control.
Networking skills foundation. Proves your ability to design, configure, manage and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks.
The gold standard entry-level security certification. Required by employers worldwide and approved by the US Department of Defense.
Choose between advanced penetration testing methodology or cloud security specialisation. Both validate specialist-level skills employers are hiring for.
Business professionals, finance and law graduates wanting a structured tech pivot, IT admins moving into cloud security, anyone interested in the intersection of cybersecurity and compliance or regulation.
You come from finance, law, auditing, compliance or business management. You understand governance and risk — now you want the technical cybersecurity skills to match.
You’re already working in IT — helpdesk, system administration, networking — and you want to specialise in cloud security, compliance or GRC.
GRC and cloud security professionals are among the most in-demand cybersecurity roles in South Africa. Here are the careers this track prepares you for.
Save R4,000 when you enrol for the full GRC & Cloud Security Track versus purchasing modules individually.
Individual total: R30,500 (M1 R9,500 + M2 R10,500 + M5 R10,500)
Complete all six modules across all three specialist tracks. Graduate with the full Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate and preparation for five industry certifications.
Exam fees are not included in the track fee. Code College is B-BBEE Level 4 and training counts toward SDL spend. Exam vouchers available at additional cost.
No prior IT or cybersecurity experience is required. Module 1 starts from absolute zero — networking fundamentals, Linux basics and lab setup. The GRC & Cloud Track is specifically designed for business professionals, finance and law graduates who want a structured path into cybersecurity. If you already have an IT background, you may be able to enter at Module 2 after a short assessment.
The track prepares you for four globally recognised certifications: ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701), and your choice of CompTIA PenTest+ or CompTIA Cloud+. All training materials and mock exams are included in your tuition.
The track consists of three modules totalling 240 training hours. Full-time students typically complete it in approximately 3 months. Part-time students can expect 5–6 months. All sessions are recorded, so you can catch up at your own pace within the 24-month access window.
Exam fees are not included in the track fee. However, your tuition covers all training materials, lab environments and mock exams to prepare you fully before you sit the official exam. Exam vouchers can be purchased at additional cost or are included in the Professional and Elite bootcamp tiers.
Absolutely. The GRC & Cloud Track was built with exactly this audience in mind. If you come from finance, law, compliance, auditing or business management, this track bridges the gap between your existing governance and risk knowledge and the technical cloud security skills employers are hiring for. Module 1 builds your technical foundation from scratch.
Entry-level GRC analysts and junior cloud security roles in South Africa pay R300,000–R650,000 per year. Mid-level professionals with Security+ and Cloud+ typically earn R750,000–R1.1M. Senior information security officers and cloud security architects can earn R1.1M–R2M+.
Apply for the GRC & Cloud Security Track and start your journey into governance, risk, compliance and cloud security — the fastest-growing area of cybersecurity in South Africa.