The Cyber Security Institute is a well-established information security company which is renowned for its high levels of expertise and client care. CSI specialises in both internationally benchmarked information security consulting and cyber security training. Our core values are professionalism, expertise, and integrity.

CSI has cultivated strong relationships with several tertiary academic institutions and maintains a vibrant program of both research and industry engagement. This includes social responsibility initiatives aimed at fostering cyber security awareness and capacity building across Southern Africa. These efforts align with the overarching objective of enhancing online safety and securing sustainable economic growth in the Africa.

CSI Advisory

Governance, Risk and Compliance

CSI’s Advisory and Compliance division specializes in implementing best practices in international cyber security governance and data privacy standards. The team comprises highly skilled consultants holding a wide array of internationally recognized certifications in cyber and information security. CSI’s expertise leverages leading frameworks such as NIST, the ISO 27000 series and the FSCA’s own Joint Standard 1 and 2, ensuring alignment with globally accepted protocols.

An additional CSI specialization is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) compliance, wherein CSI assists its clients in harmonizing with GDPR and other international data privacy regulations.

CSI boasts an impeccable track record with a 100% success rate for clients undergoing ISO/IEC 27001 audits, reflecting our robust methodologies and dedication to security governance.

The CSI Academy

Education and Training

The CSI Academy operates as an accredited provider of cyber security education and holds a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality training programs targeted to both public and private sector clients across Southern Africa.

Distinctively, the Academy combines practical industry experience with academic rigor, enabling the development of customized curricula that address sovereign cyber security challenges and build practitioner competencies. Training is delivered via multiple modalities: in-person sessions, hybrid formats, and secure online e-learning platforms supported by a dedicated Learner Management System, thereby accommodating diverse client needs.

CSI is an accredited PECB Partner offering the full range of PECB Certifications. We are also the proud service provider of the Southern African-Netherlands Cyber Talent Accelerator. The SANCS CTA is a full time, advanced 6-month cyber security training and work readiness program sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The aim of the SANCS Accelerator is to provide a mechanism for bridging the persistent gap between training and employment for young South Africans wishing to access the cyber security labour market. It provides 20 fully sponsored annual student internships to graduates of the South Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School offered by the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies and Stellenbosch University.

Our Competitive Edge

CSI is deeply committed to providing expert and ethical service to clients and integrating these mandates into all advisory and training services. CSI has proven experience in the GRC Cyber Risk Management environment with a significant client base. The CSI Academy has a long-standing history as a provider of quality cyber security and cyber awareness training to thousands of students. By leveraging combined advisory and capacity building capabilities, CSI enables clients to foster robust cyber resilience and regulatory compliance, ultimately safeguarding assets and personal data.

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