IntermediateSecurity trackZA-CP-09

POPIA Compliance Data Audit

Map an organisation's personal information flows, identify Section 72 cross-border transfer exposure, and build the remediation plan.

10 Guided Steps240h Internship TierSubmit: GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbookVerified CertificateAI Rubric Graded

Program Overview

Map an organisation's personal information flows, identify Section 72 cross-border transfer exposure, and build the remediation plan.

What you submit

GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbook

How it is graded

Scope & method20
Written scope and rules of engagement, and a method that follows a named framework (OWASP, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
Findings quality30
Each finding has steps to reproduce, evidence, a severity rating with reasons, and affected assets.
Remediation20
Fixes are specific, ranked by risk, and at least one is shown working.
Evidence & files15
Logs, screenshots, scripts or configs that a reviewer can check.
Report for a manager15
A one-page summary a non-technical manager can act on.

Pass 60% · Merit 75% · Distinction 90%

Learning Outcomes

240-hour South Africa programme. POPIA compliance is a live obligation and a scarce skill across South African organisations.

Target Audience

Engineering Students

Diploma, B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, or M.Tech students seeking practical experience.

Aspiring Developers

Developers who want to build proof-of-work capstone projects for tech resumes.

Job Seekers

Graduates looking for AI-evaluated code review & verified industry credentials.