Specialist Diploma in Cyber Security Management

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Specialist Diploma in Cyber Security Management

Overview

Course Date:
16 Oct 2023 to 30 Sep 2024
Registration Period:
17 Jul 2023 to 10 Sep 2023
Time:
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic (facilitated classroom training) and Online E-Learning
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified with there is a new run.

Class schedule:
PDC1:
Every Mon & Wed, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

PDC2:
Every Tue & Thu, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Course Duration:
270 hours (1 year)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries

For course specific details,
please contact the course manager:
Name: Mr Timothy Tan
Email: SCSM@sp.edu.sg

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

Course Objective

With the proliferation of computers and mobile devices, the need for security is rapidly gaining significance where confidential information and critical infrastructure face risks of being hacked. Malware, social engineering, infrastructure destruction, cyberterrorism, system and application exploits are threatening individuals and corporations daily. If these threats are not mitigated, there would be disastrous consequences.

Singapore government understands the importance of managing these security threats; hence announced the latest National Cyber Security Masterplan 2018 with one of the key areas of focus on growing the country’s pool of cyber security experts.

Our Specialist Diploma course in Cyber Security Management is designed to train working IT professionals in the important areas of cyber security in response to the Masterplan.

Participants are required to bring computer Notebook when attending lessons, as you may need it to access the e-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

The course is designed to teach students essential technical skills to secure computer and network resources and to handle cyber range exercises. Students will also learn how to apply the principles and practices of infocomm security management, and to carry out the forensics process in computers and mobile devices.

Course Outline

This course consists of 2 post diploma certificates (PDCs). Each PDC comprises two modules and the details are as follows:

Please Click for Module Synopsis

Semester One

PDC 1 Certificate in Infocomm Security and Defences
Module 1 - Infocomm Security and Network Essentials
Module 2 - Cyber Defence and Range Exercises

Semester Two

PDC2 Certificate in Security Incident Management
Module 3 - Digital Forensics and Investigation
Module 4 - Security Policy and Incident Management

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have a Polytechnic Diploma/Degree in Information Technology. Polytechnic diploma or degree holders from other disciplines must have at least 2 years of relevant experience in Information Technology.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of two Certificates within a two-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Specialist Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

This course is suitable for working adults in the infocomm industry who wish to pick up specialised skills and knowledge in infocomm security.

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 8% GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility	Certificate in Infocomm Security & Defences	Certificate in Security Incident Management	Total Course Fees
SINGAPORE CITIZENS BELOW THE AGE OF 40	$500.52	$500.52	$1,001.04
SINGAPORE CITIZENS AGED 40 AND ABOVE	$333.68	$333.68	$667.36
SINGAPORE PR	$1,370.52	$1,370.52	$2,741.04
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE CITIZENS	$344.59	$344.59	$689.19
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE PR	$418.77	$418.77	$837.54
OTHERS / REPEAT STUDENTS (for SC)	$3,336.80	$3,336.80	$6,673.59
OTHERS / REPEAT STUDENTS (for PR)	$3,426.30	$3,426.30	$6,852.60

*SC - Singapore citizen ** PR - Permanant resident

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Funding and Enhanced Training Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). For details, please refer to here.

Other Fees Payable:

Other Fees Payable
(Incl. GST)

SINGAPORE CITIZENS

SINGAPORE PR AND OTHERS

Examination Fee

$16.20

Miscellaneous Fee

$7.49

$7.56

Statutory Licence Fee (CLASS)

$1.01

$1.02

Insurance Fee (GPA)

$2.25

$2.27

- The fees shown (inclusive of 8% GST) are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review.

- As announced at Budget 2022, there will be no increase in government fees and charges for Singaporeans from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023.

- Post Diploma Module Certificate fee is payable on a semester basis.

Refund Policy:
- Withdraw within 2 weeks before semester commencement, 70% refund of paid course fee.
- Withdraw on or after date of semester commencement, no refund of paid course fee.

Please note that other fees paid are non-refundable.