Course Information
The Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice (SDCP) course begins by training students in foundational cloud and server administration, and IT networking skills, which are essential to embark on a career in cybersecurity. Students are then trained 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.
This course is intended for participants who want to reskill into cybersecurity career, but do not have experience in IT Networking and server administration.
The SDCP course equips students with technical skills and competencies listed in Skills Framework (SFw) for ICT – Cyber Security Track, to carry out critical work functions and key tasks, for the job role of an Associate Security Analyst, or for an entry level/junior position in the following job roles: Cyber Risk Analyst, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, Forensics Investigator, and Security Engineer.
#Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice will receive an exemption of up to 12 subject credits on SUTD’s Cybersecurity ModularMaster Certificate in Cybersecurity Details can be found on SUTD website here.
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.
Modules offered for Oct Intake
Cybersecurity Operations – Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Core Offensive and Defensive Cybersecurity Skills (SDCP1) < Click to apply
Learning Outcomes
- Respond to cyber security queries.
- Implement cyber security standards and policies.
- Facilitate cyber security compliance.
- Perform cyber risk assessment activities based on risk assessment plans.
- Implement cyber security systems.
- Optimize cyber security system performance.
- Conduct vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities.
- Maintain cyber security operations.
- Monitor cyber security systems.
- Implement cyber incident response strategies.
- Respond to cyber security incidents.
- Conduct forensic analysis and investigations to determine the causes of security incidents.
Course
Schedule
Course Date: 14 Sep 2024
Application Period: 1 Jun 2024 – 31 Jul 2024
Class Day(s): Tue, Thu & Sat
Delivery Mode: Synchronous eLearning
Venue: Online
Selected weekdays: Evening 6pm to 10pm
Saturday: Full day 9am to 6pm / Half Day 9am to 3pm
Detailed course schedule as follow:
Tuesday, 6:00pm to 10:00pm (9 x Evening Sessions)
Thursday, 6:00pm to 10:00pm (9 x Evening Sessions)
Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm (32 x Full-Day Sessions)
Saturday, 9:00am to 3:00pm (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%
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 Core Offensive and Defensive Cybersecurity Skills TGS-2024041436
Trainer's Profile
Arthur Tan holds a Diploma in IT, an Advanced Diploma in Computing and a Specialist Diploma in Information Security. He possesses a Degree in Computing Science (Hons) and a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems (MSc).
While working with different products and systems, Arthur Tan’s professional certifications include:
- EC-Council Security Analyst (ECSA)
- CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA)
- EC-Council Instructor for Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Arthur’s specialisations are in managing organisational networks and servers, training in security awareness, security hardenings and patching for networks, servers and IOT devices.
Arthur has been in the IT industry for 30 years. He has held various positions such as IT Technician, Service Engineer, regional IT and Network Administrator and Citrix Specialist. His job roles include training junior staff around the South-East Asia region, functioning as an internal auditor for regional offices and managing a technical department as a Technical Director.
Arthur Tan is a current lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. He teaches Windows & Linux Administration, Ethical Hackings and Ethical Hacking Essentials for SCTP “Google Cloud Architect Bootcamp” (GCAB) and the “Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice”.
Mohamed Saifulamri Omar received his Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Engineering) and a Master of Science in Information Studies from Nanyang Technological University. On top of that, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from Victoria Graduate School of Business. Mohamed has the following professional certifications:
- CISSP, ISC2
- GPEN, SANS
- CCNA, Cisco
- CEH, EC-Council
- CHFI, EC-Council
- ECSA, EC-Council
- CySA+, CompTia
Mohamed is also a certified EC-Council and Cisco instructor training Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) courses respectively. He has more than a decade of teaching cybersecurity to young learners and working adults. Currently, he is with Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) imparting his cybersecurity know-hows to NP students and adult learners.
Apart from that, Mohamed is also actively involved with WorldSkills (Cybersecurity) competitions. He is part of the Technical Working Group (TWG) committee that oversees the implementation of WorldSkills (Cybersecurity) competition. He also worked closely with agencies such as Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) in creating cybersecurity awareness through Youth Cybersecurity Exploratory Program (YCEP) bootcamp.
Certification
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.
• Cisco CCNA
• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Entry Requirements
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.
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 | $459.45 |
Singapore Citizens sponsored by SME | $459.45 |
Singapore PRs | $1827.36 |
Singapore PRs sponsored by SME | $473.76 |
Full course fee for SC (for repeat, deferred modules) | $4449.07 |
Full course fee (for repeat, deferred modules) | $4568.40 |