Course in Cyber Insurance for Urban Mobility
Online 300 h course in cyber insurance for urban mobility. 6 modules covering ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity for road vehicles), UN Regulation No. 155 (cybersecurity management system) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Cyber Insurance for Urban Mobility — studying from South Africa
South Africa has one of the more developed insurance and financial services sectors on the continent, with major insurers and reinsurers headquartered in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Actuarial and risk analysis skills are in demand for pricing, reserving and risk management. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority regulate the sector, and insurers rely on data-driven models to meet capital and solvency requirements. Engineers with statistics and data skills are increasingly recruited into these roles.
Fees for South Africa: R 14 900 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any South African body. Actuarial work in South Africa is overseen by the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA), whose professional credentials follow their own examination and regulatory routes. Recognition of a SEIUM qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so verify this directly with them before enrolling.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in insurance and risk roles?
Insurers, banks and risk consultancies look for strong data, modelling and risk skills. A private qualification may support your profile, particularly alongside relevant experience, but it will not replace formal professional credentials where these are required. Whether a particular employer values it is up to them, so it is worth asking hiring managers in your target field how they would view it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
Yes, the programme is delivered fully online and in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. Each student is assigned a technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Ask SEIUM about the time-zone and weekly workload expectations before committing.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the cyber threats specific to connected vehicles, mobility platforms and urban infrastructure.
Analyse first-party and third-party covers of a cyber insurance product aimed at mobility.
Assess the cyber risk profile of an operator using underwriting questionnaires and technical evidence.
Interpret the obligations of ISO/SAE 21434, UN Regulation No. 155 and NIS2, and their effect on underwriting.
Design a cyber claims management protocol that includes incident response and forensic investigation.
Propose prevention measures that reduce the frequency and severity of cyber claims.
Prepare a cyber insurance product proposal for a real urban mobility case.
Who it's for
- Cyber risk underwriter wishing to specialise in Cyber Insurance for urban mobility.
- Cyber risk analyst in mobility wishing to specialise in Cyber Insurance for urban mobility.
- Cyber claims handler wishing to specialise in Cyber Insurance for urban mobility.
- Cybersecurity consultant for transport operators wishing to specialise in Cyber Insurance for urban mobility.
- Product manager for mobility insurance wishing to specialise in Cyber Insurance for urban mobility.
- Technology risk manager for fleets wishing to specialise in Cyber Insurance for urban mobility.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter insurance and reinsurance.
What you'll work with
- ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity for road vehicles)
- UN Regulation No. 155 (cybersecurity management system)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2)
- Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 (DORA)
- Directive 2009/138/EC (Solvency II)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- ISO/IEC 27001
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Exposed surface: vehicle, app and platform1.2Data processed and its sensitivity1.3Incident scenarios and their effects1.4Service interruption and financial loss1.5Third-party damage and liability1.6Difference from traditional risk1.7Accumulation and correlation of claims1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Sources of threat information1.10Exercise: risk scenarios for an operator
2.1First-party covers2.2Third-party liability covers2.3Incident response services included2.4Business interruption and its calculation2.5Extortion and payments: limits and debate2.6Regulatory fines and their insurability2.7Common exclusions and their justification2.8Limits, sublimits and deductibles2.9Clear policy wording and its comprehension2.10Practice: designing covers for an operator
3.1Underwriting questionnaire and its content3.2Assessment of security maturity3.3Control frameworks as a reference3.4External assessment of the exposed surface3.5Dependence on technology providers3.6Minimum requirements imposed on the insured3.7Pricing and scarcity of historical data3.8Portfolio accumulation and reinsurance3.9Renewal and continuous improvement of the insured3.10Practice: risk assessment of an insured
4.1Data protection and breach notification4.2Network and information systems security regulation4.3Digital operational resilience regulation4.4Sector-specific requirements for vehicles4.5Insurance regulation applicable to the product4.6Sanctions, embargoes and prohibited payments4.7Contractual obligations with third parties4.8Manufacturer and operator liability4.9Litigation and its evolution4.10Practice: regulatory map of a typical claim
5.1First notification and activation of services5.2Response team: forensics, legal and communications5.3Containment, recovery and continuity5.4Loss adjustment and quantification5.5Coordination with authorities and supervisors5.6Communication with affected customers5.7Prevention services included in the policy5.8Training and drills for the insured5.9Lessons learned and product improvement5.10Practice: claims management protocol
6.1Choice of mobility operator6.2Prioritised risk scenarios6.3Product and cover design6.4Questionnaire and underwriting criteria6.5Applicable regulatory analysis6.6Claims management protocol6.7Associated prevention services6.8Economic model and accumulation6.9Product report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel, Python (pandas), Power BI, MITRE ATT&CK Navigator, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies cover simulated underwriting procedures for cyber risk policies for mobility operators, analysis of cyber incident scenarios in connected fleets, and cyber claims management using anonymised cases. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the cyber threats specific to connected vehicles, mobility platforms and urban infrastructure.
Analyse first-party and third-party covers of a cyber insurance product aimed at mobility.
Assess the cyber risk profile of an operator using underwriting questionnaires and technical evidence.
Interpret the obligations of ISO/SAE 21434, UN Regulation No. 155 and NIS2, and their effect on underwriting.
Design a cyber claims management protocol that includes incident response and forensic investigation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That averages between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with advanced Excel, Python (pandas), Power BI and MITRE ATT&CK Navigator. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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