Course Details

Diploma in Infocomm & Digital Media (Cyber Security)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2029

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    3 evenings per week, 6:30pm-9:30pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom

Class Schedule
2 – 3 evenings a week
6.30pm – 9.30pm

Course Duration
885 hours (2.5 year)

MC to start with: MC1

Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg. 

What You Will Learn

Build the cybersecurity skills to defend the digital economy!

As Singapore advances its Smart Nation vision, the need to protect digital systems, networks, and data has become more critical than ever.

Through this Diploma in Infocomm & Digital Media (Cyber Security), you will gain practical skills in threat monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and incident response to help organisations defend against evolving cyber threats. Grab this opportunity to develop your technical competencies which are required to support cybersecurity operations and safeguard modern digital infrastructure across industries.

Key Outcomes
  • Apply cybersecurity fundamentals including network security, infocomm security, and secure programming concepts
  • Perform ethical hacking, vulnerability assessments, and implement cyber defence measures to protect systems and networks
  • Conduct digital forensics investigations, malware analysis, and apply cryptography techniques in cybersecurity operations
  • Configure and secure Windows and Linux systems while applying secure coding and system hardening practices
  • Manage cybersecurity incidents, analyse threats, and understand security policies, computer law, and investigation processes

Designed For
Aspiring IT professionals or network technicians looking to pursue an exciting career in cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT), incident response, and security operations within the ICT sector.

More Information

This is a 2.5-year part-time course consisting of 5 Modular Certificates conducted over 5 semesters.

Modular CertificateKey Modules
MC 1 - Cyber Security Fundamentals- Infocomm Security
- Network Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Programming
MC 2 - Ethical Hacking & Defences- Ethical Hacking
- Cyber Defences
- Computer Law and Investigation
MC 3 - Digital Forensics & Cryptography- Applied Cryptography
- Programming in Security
- Digital Forensics and Investigation
MC 4 - Secure Coding & System Administration- Secure Coding
- Securing Microsoft Windows
- Linux Administration and Security
MC 5 - Incident Management & Malware Analysis- Malware Reverse Engineering
- Security Policy and Incident Management
- Infocomm Professional Seminar

Please click here for the Module Synopsis.

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