Specialist Diploma in Cyber Security Management

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Introduction

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.

 

Course Objectives

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.

 

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.

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Minimum Entry 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.

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Course Outline

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

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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

 

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Award / 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.

Course Fees

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 *SC- Singapore Citizens

**PR- Permanent Residents

Other Fees Payable:

 

- The fees shown (inclusive of 7% GST) are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review.

- Post-Diploma 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.

 

 

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Date of Course Commencement:
17 Apr 2023

Academic Calendar

Registration Period:
1 Dec 2022 - 31 Jan 2023

* Registration may be closed once seats are filled up

Class schedule:

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

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

Duration:
270 hours (1 year)

PDC to start with:
PDC1

Enquiries
Email: ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

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