Fundamentals of Cyber Security

Course Date:
TBA

Registration Period:
TBA

Duration:
8 hours

Time:
9am to 6pm

Mode of Training:
Computer Lab

Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic

Course Introduction

This is a short course optimised for synchronised learning to facilitate cybersecurity awareness training to participants from all industries. It is customisable to suit individual industry needs where applicable.

For example, when training seafarers, the trainer could use the hacking incident on Merek’s system to explain the relevance of the training.

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to create awareness and understanding of common cyber threats, both at home and at work. Typical mitigation methods will be discussed to help participants make better use of the available cyber security tools to protect themselves against cyber adversaries.

Course Outline

By the end of the Course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the importance of Cyber Security
• Illustrate common threats and mitigation methods as an end-user

Suitable for

Associate Security Analyst,  Security Analyst

Minimum Entry Requirements / Assumed Skills and Knowledge

Basic PC Literacy

Award / Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate 
• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate  

Course Fees payable:

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.
¹ Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information, click here.  Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.
² Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.

Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.

*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed.

Application Procedure

1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:

a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.

b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy

c) Cheques
Please make cheques payable to “Singapore Polytechnic”. Do cross the cheque and write the Registration Reference ID, Applicant Name and NRIC/FIN number at the back of the cheque. When you have completed required details, you may mail the cheque here. 

Please note that an administrative charge of $15 will be imposed for any returned cheques from the bank or financial institution.

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.