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Specialist Diploma in Cloud Security

Offered by School of InfoComm Technology

Post-Diploma / 1 year / TGS-2024041142

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Course Information
Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
Lesson Plan
Certification
Entry Requirements
Course Fees
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Course Information

The Specialist Diploma in Cloud Security (SDCS) course equips students with technical skills and competencies required to carry out critical work functions and key tasks related to cyber and cloud security.

It is a cloud focused curriculum, where all the modules have an emphasis on cloud computing, cloud native architecture, cloud operations, and cloud security. This is in tune with the increasing cloud computing adoption and to solve the cloud security skills gap faced by many organizations. This course also trains students in core offensive and defensive skills such as vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, digital forensics investigation, cyber incident handling and response, and cyber governance, risk, and compliance.

The SDCS course graduates can take up the job role of an Associate Cloud Security Analyst, and Associate Security Analyst, or an entry level/junior position in the following job roles: Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Security Specialist, and Cloud Security Architect, Cyber Risk Analyst, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, Forensics Investigator, and Security Engineer.

Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMC) 

The Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMCs) are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma. The SBMCs are modules selected from part-time diploma programmes and candidates may choose to complete the remaining modules within the validity period to be awarded the full diploma qualification. The validity period is 5 years for a CET Diploma, up to 4 years for an Advanced Diploma, and 2 years for a Specialist Diploma and Diploma (Conversion). Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMC) are available for this programme. Please view Lesson Plan to find relevant SBMC for Jun/Jul Intake.

Module For Jun/Jul Intake

*You are required sign up for the Specialist Diploma in Cloud Security if you are keen on joining this post-diploma programme. Completion of this module/certification is a standalone. The next intake for this programme is in Oct 2024.

Learning Outcomes

  • Respond to cloud and cyber security queries.
  • Implement cloud and cyber security standards and policies.
  • Facilitate cloud and cyber security compliance.
  • Perform cloud and cyber risk assessment activities based on risk assessment plans.
  • Implement cloud and cyber security systems.
  • Optimize cloud and cyber security system performance.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities.
  • Maintain cloud and cyber security operations.
  • Monitor cloud and cyber security systems.
  • Implement cloud and cyber incident response strategies.
  • Respond to cloud and cyber security incidents.
  • Conduct forensic analysis and investigations to determine the causes of cloud and cyber security incidents.

Course 
Schedule

Course Date: 9 Mar 2024
Application Period: 2 Jan – 15 Feb
Class Day(s): Tue, Thu and Sat
Delivery Mode: Synchronous eLearning
Venue: Online

Schedule for Mar 2024 Intake
Semester 1(PDC1 – 4modules) 9 March – 23 Sep 2024 (TBA)
Semester 2(PDC2 – 4 modules) 24 Sep 2024 – 15 Feb 2025(TBA)

Detailed course schedule as follow:

Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (8 x Evening Sessions)
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (8 x Evening Sessions)
Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (32 x Full-Day Sessions)
Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (8 x Half-Day Sessions)

Total modules: 8
Modules are taught sequentially, one module is fully completed before going on to the next module.

Each module is taught across:
4 x Consecutive Full-Day Saturday Sessions
1 x Evening Session on Tuesday
1 x Evening Session on Thursday
1 x Half-Day Saturday Session:
Total : 7 Sessions (45 hrs)

Assessment Structure in each module:
2 x Quizzes: 30 %
2 x Homework Submissions: 30%
1 x Group Assignment (3 to 4 members): 40%

Please see the course schedule 2024 for SCDS1 here Please zoom in to view the schedule in detail.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

Post-Diploma Certificate in Cloud Native Architecture & Security (TGS-2021005349)

The post-diploma certificate in cloud native architecture & security trains students in planning, configuring, deploying, and implementing cloud solutions. It also trains students in various techniques to design and implement a secure infrastructure on cloud platform, essential skills of managing secure containerized applications across multiple hosts in a dynamically scheduled, microservices-oriented cloud native environment, and skills of applying the advanced cloud security knowledge in practical situations such as multi-cloud environments.

Module
Cloud Computing Practice
The Cloud Computing Practice module covers topics such as setting up a cloud solution environment, planning and configuring a cloud solution, deploying, and implementing a cloud solution, ensuring successful operation of a cloud solution, and configuring access and security. Students will also learn about deploying cloud applications, monitoring cloud operations of multiple projects, maintaining enterprise solutions to ensure that they meet target performance metrics, and managing basic security and compliance aspects of the cloud platform and the shared security model.
Module
Cloud Security Management
The Cloud Security Management module covers topics such as configuring access within a cloud solution environment, configuring network security, managing data protection, managing operations with a cloud solution environment, and ensuring cloud security compliance. Students will also learn about various techniques to design and implement a secure infrastructure on cloud platform, security best practices and industry security requirements for cloud security technologies, administrating identity and access management, defining organizational structure and policies, collecting and analyzing cloud platform logs and managing incident responses.
Module
Cloud Native Architecture
The Cloud Native Architecture module covers topics such as the transformative development of cloud security practices, embedding security into the DevOps process, the basics of cloud native architecture, cloud application lifecycle management, cloud networking and security, cluster Maintenance, and logging / monitoring of cloud applications. Students will also learn about the essential skills of managing containerized applications across multiple hosts in a dynamically scheduled, microservices-oriented cloud native environment.
Module
Advanced Cloud Security
The Advanced Cloud Security module covers emerging and advanced cloud computing concepts, architecture and design, cloud data security, cloud platform & infrastructure security, cloud application security, cloud security operations, and legal, risk and compliance of cloud computing. Students will also learn the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for securing critical assets in the cloud, and obtain the essential skills of applying the advanced cloud security knowledge in practical situations such as multi-cloud environments.
Post-Diploma Certificate in Server Administration and IT Networking TGS-2024041142
Networking & IT Infrastructure
The Networking & IT Infrastructure module covers topics such as network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, and security fundamentals. Students will learn how to install, operate, configure, maintain, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The module covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; troubleshooting network problem; identifying basic security threats; and implementing network security, standards, and protocols.
Windows & Linux Server Administration
The Windows & Linux Server Administration module covers the latest server technologies including virtualization, security, network-attached storage, and disaster recovery. Students will learn about the concepts and the technologies of Windows Server administration, Windows-based networking, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools and concepts. Students will also learn about common tasks in major distributions of Linux, including the Linux command line, basic maintenance, installing and configuring workstations, security, Linux troubleshooting & diagnostics, networking, and automation and scripting.
AI tools & techniques for Cybersecurity
o The AI tools & techniques for Cybersecurity module trains students on various cybersecurity related AI tools & techniques used by the industry. Students will learn how to setup, configure, train, execute, operate, and manage these AI tools & techniques to harden security, detect cyber-attacks, respond to cyber incidents, and restore normal operations.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
The Cybersecurity Fundamentals module covers baseline skills needed to perform core cybersecurity functions. It provides an overview of the various domains of cyber security and the essential principles of network security; compliance and operational Security; threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; application, data and host security; access control and integrity management; and cryptography and PKI.

Certification

1 Specialist Diploma
2 Post-Diploma Certificates
8 Modules

Certification

You are required to complete 2 post-diploma certificates within 2-year validity period to be awarded the Specialist Diploma qualification.


Authorized learning materials for the following professional certifications would be provided as part of this course. However, in addition to what is covered in this course, students would have to put in extra preparation, time, effort, and dedication, to attempt these professional certification exams. Exam vouchers can be purchased at academic pricing.



  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

  • Cisco CCNA


Entry Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the course:

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the course:

A local Polytechnic Diploma or a recognized Degree in Information and Digital Technologies, and/or Engineering.

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis, such as, based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience; or supporting evidence of competency readiness in the field of Information and Digital Technologies, and/or Engineering. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.

Required Specifications for Laptop Computers

Mandatory Laptop specifications:
• Processor: Intel Core i5 9xxx or equivalent (Intel i7 recommended)
• RAM: 16 GB (32 GB recommended)
• Storage Device: 1 TB (2 TB recommended)
• Operating System: Windows 10/11
• Communication platform: Microsoft TEAMS (mandatory to have this tool installed in the laptop)

 

 

Course Fees

Funding period for this course is from 1 Mar 2024 to 28 Feb 2027.

SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory. The credits can be used on top of existing course fee subsidies/funding. This is only applicable for self-sponsored applicants and must be applied via the SkillsFuture Portal. More details on the SkillsFuture Credit Claims will be advised upon admission into the course.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.

Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMCs) are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma. Refer here for course fees for SBMCs.

GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024. Please refer to our STEP portal for the updated fees. (Click on STEP)

Note:

  • Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
  • The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
  • For full course fees throughout the semesters, refer here.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Singapore Citizens aged below 40$667.36
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above$459.44
Singapore Citizens sponsored by SME$459.44
Singapore PRs $1827.36
Singapore PRs sponsored by SME$473.76
Full course fee for SC (for repeat, deferred modules)$4449.08
Full course fee (for repeat, deferred modules)$4568.40