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Cybercrimes Act and Business Email Compromise | Online Short Course

This online course provides a practical and comprehensive overview of the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 and its implications for South African businesses, professionals, and IT teams. Participants will learn how the Act defines and criminalizes various forms of cybercrime—including Business Email Compromise (BEC)—and what legal, security, and compliance measures are required to mitigate these growing threats.

With cyber fraud on the rise, especially BEC scams that target corporate email systems, this course equips participants with the knowledge to recognize, prevent, and respond to these attacks while ensuring legal compliance with South Africa’s Cybercrimes legislation.

Purpose of the Act:

 

  • To criminalize certain cyber activities, such as hacking, phishing, identity theft, cyber fraud, and the distribution of harmful data.

  • To protect individuals, businesses, and the state against cyber-related crimes.

  • To allow for law enforcement to investigate, prosecute, and gather evidence for cybercrime cases.

  • To ensure international cooperation in dealing with cyber threats that cross borders.

Cybercrimes Key Offences Act:

  • Unauthorized access to data or computer systems.
  • Cyber fraud and forgery.
  • Malware creation and distribution.
  • Cyber extortion.
  • Identity theft and impersonation.
  • Interception of communications without authority.
  • Publication of harmful data, including revenge porn or racially offensive content.

Understand the implications of the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 and learn how to protect your business from email compromise threats. This course covers legal frameworks, cybercrime prevention strategies, detection techniques, incident response, and compliance requirements, equipping you with the skills to safeguard your organization against cyber threats.

The Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 is a pivotal law designed to address the growing threat of cybercrime in South Africa. This comprehensive course delves into the provisions of the Act and provides practical insights into combating business email compromise (BEC), a prevalent cyber threat that targets organisations globally. This course is ideal for IT professionals, cybersecurity specialists, compliance officers, and business leaders who want to enhance their understanding of the Cybercrimes Act and protect their organizations from cyber threats. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement effective cybersecurity measures and respond to cyber incidents confidently.

Course Content

  • Overview of the Cyber Security Act
  • Key Definitions
  • Principles of Cybersecurity
  • Data Protection and Privacy
  • Secure Data Handling
  • Ransomware
 
  • Understanding BEC
  • Preventative Measures
  • Duties Under the Act and Penalties for Non-Compliance
  • Penalties for Non-Compliance
  • Daily Cybersecurity Practices
  • Creating a Secure Work Environment
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months