Course Information
Due to the digital revolution and growth of Cloud Computing and Big Data, cybercrime has become a significant by-product and a daily threat to institutions and individuals alike. With this constant compromise to online privacy and security, professional expertise to defend and eliminate cyberattacks are in demand more than ever.
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Learning Outcomes
Learn how to communicate and coordinate with managed security services providers and to deploy and maintain best cyber security practices.
- Knowledge and skills needed to prepare for CompTIA’s Security+ certification exam (Ngee Ann Polytechnic is CompTIA’s Authorized Academic Partner. Authorized CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601): Student Guide + CertMaster Labs included. Optional: Security+ Exam Voucher would only be provided to those who perform well in this course and are determined to sit for this certification exam).
- Baseline skills needed to perform core cyber security functions and pursue a cyber security career
- Practical cyber security problem-solving skills
- Practical and hands-on ability to both identify and address security threats, attacks and vulnerabilities
- Knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices
- To perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques
- To operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations
- To address cyber security incidents
- Latest trends and techniques in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management and intrusion detection
- Core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs
- An overview of the various domains of cyber security and the essential principles of Network Security; Compliance and Operational Security; Threats and Vulnerabilities; Application, Data and Host Security; Access Control and Integrity Management; and Cryptography
- To communicate and coordinate with managed security services providers
- To deploy and maintain best cyber security practices
Course
Schedule
Course Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 5 days (every consecutive Saturday)
Time: 9am to 6pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: TBC
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
THREATS, ATTACKS & VULNERABILITIES (8 hours)
Detect various types of compromise and have an understanding of penetration
testing and vulnerability scanning concepts.
TECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS (8 hours)
Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and
troubleshooting issues to support organizational security.
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN (6 hours)
Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design.
IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT (6 hours)
Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls.
RISK MANAGEMENT (6 hours)
Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact.
CRYPTOGRAPHY & PKI (6 hours)
Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure.
Trainer's Profile
Divyan Konidala holds a Ph.D in Information and Communications Engineering, majoring in Cryptology and Information Security from Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea.
Divyan is also a certified cybersecurity professional with the following certifications: ACTA, GREM, GWAPT, CEH, ECSA, ECIH, EC|CSA, and Security+. He conducts training in the following areas of cybersecurity: Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, Web Application Penetration Testing, Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering, Cybersecurity Operations, Secure Software Development, and Cloud Security. His current area of interest is in AI for Cybersecurity.
Before joining Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Divyan worked at School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University, as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Divyan is passionate about skilling, reskilling, and upskilling learners in the field of cybersecurity. He has successfully worked with cross-functional teams to plan, design, execute, and coordinate various cybersecurity awareness and education programmes and curriculum for learners and corporations.
Divyan is a cybersecurity educator and leader with over 12 years of experience in curriculum design, course development, and delivery. He is currently the Assistant Director for Continuing Education & Training (CET), and Tech Skills Advancement Office (TSAO) at the School of InfoComm Technology - Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Previously he was the Course Chair of Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics.
Divyan has played a pivotal role in launching and heading several SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funded courses, including Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Essentials, Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice, and Specialist Diploma in Cloud Security.
Sun Lei holds a Master of Computing in Information Systems from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.
Before transitioning to academia full-time in 2013, Mr. Sun gained extensive industry experience in cybersecurity, including security monitoring, defending, auditing, incident response, and risk management.
At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Mr. Sun’s academic focus centers on cloud security, network security, and cryptography. He actively engages in industry conferences and contributes to curriculum development. His research paper, “Synergizing Next-Generation Firewalls and Defense-in-Depth Strategies in a Dynamic Cybersecurity Landscape”, was presented at the 4th International Conference on Computer Network Security and Software Engineering (CNSSE 2024) and published in the SPIE Digital Library. He also presented at the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference (RPIC 2024) on the topic “Server & Cloud Security - A Learner-Centred Approach with Industry in Curriculum”.
Mr. Sun teaches a range of courses, including the Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice, Specialist Diploma in Cloud Security, Google Cloud Architect Bootcamp, Cyber Security Essentials, and Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing.
Certification
Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessments.
For participants who meet the 75% attendance requirement but did not pass all required assessments will be given a certificate of participation.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have Basic Windows user skills and a fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts.
Applicants should preferably have passed GCE ‘O’ Levels course of study.
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is till 31 Dec 2024.
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.
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.
Absentee Payroll
This course is eligible for Absentee Payroll.
Enhanced training support for SMEs
For enhanced training support for SMEs, enter SME in the promo code during course application.
Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders, please furnish the following documents to the course administrator to qualify for SSG funding:
Self-sponsored learner (**LTVP+): Copy of your green visit pass card, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.
Co-sponsored learner (##LTVP+): Copy of valid and current Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM
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.
Note:
- The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
- Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Full course fee | $2561.50 |
| Singaporeans aged below 40 qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $768.45 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $298.45 |
| Singaporeans qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $298.45 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & **LTVP+ qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $768.45 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & ##LTVP+ qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $298.45 |
| Others (and Repeat Students) | $2561.50 |