Course Information
A major concern of many organizations today is the security of data privacy where malicious hackers are prevalent. In this case, thinking like a criminal is key to your security, and this is where the skills of a professional ethical hacker plays a crucial role.
In Partnership With
NP has also been conferred the ‘2022 Academic Circle of Excellence Award” by the EC Council in recognition for our outstanding training programmes. The EC-Council is the world’s largest cybersecurity technical certification body.
Learning Outcomes
Arm yourself with the skills and knowledge necessary to purposefully invade computer networks and identify weaknesses before they can be exploited by cyber criminals. Learn ethical hacking and penetration fundamentals in preparation for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam by EC-Council, the world leader in IT Security Courses – Information Security, Network Security, Computer Security and Internet Security Certification and Training.
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Knowledge and skills needed to prepare for EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam (Ngee Ann Polytechnic is EC-Council’s Authorized Academic Partner and Exam Center. Only for a limited time: CEH v12 Elite Package would be included as part of this course. More details about this package can be found here: https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh/)
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Techniques and tools malicious hackers use, but in a lawful and legitimate manner
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Hacking into networks, systems, and web applications, with a goal to assess the potential impact and risk of an actual cyberattack, and to deploy necessary countermeasures
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Principles of ethical hacking, penetration testing methodology, reconnaissance of IT infrastructure, scanning for network, systems, and web application vulnerabilities
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Developing attack vectors to exploit the vulnerabilities
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Countermeasures to mitigate the risks of exploitation
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To assess and improve the security posture of a company’s systems, network, and web applications
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More than 40 percent of class time provides students with a hands-on experience of the latest hacking techniques, methodologies and tools
Course
Schedule
Course Dates: 17 Feb – 16 Mar 2024
Application Period: 19 Dec 2023 – 28 Jan 2024
Duration: 5 days
Time: 9am to 6pm
Venue: Delivery Mode: Synchronous e-learning
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
- Techniques and tools malicious hackers use, but in a lawful and legitimate manner
- Hacking into networks, systems, and web applications, with a goal to assess the potential impact and risk of an actual cyberattack, and to deploy necessary countermeasures
- Principles of ethical hacking, penetration testing methodology, reconnaissance of IT infrastructure, scanning for network, systems, and web application vulnerabilities
- Developing attack vectors to exploit the vulnerabilities
- Countermeasures to mitigate the risks of exploitation
- To assess and improve the security posture of a company’s systems, network, and web applications
- More than 40 percent of class time provides students with a hands-on experience of the latest hacking techniques, methodologies and tools
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.
Certification
Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessments.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants should have undertaken GCE ‘O’ Levels course of study
- Applicants should have experience and/or educational background in fundamentals of cyber security.
- Basic Windows / Linux user skills and a fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts
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.
Enhanced training support for SMEs
For enhanced training support for SMEs, enter SME in the promo code during course application.
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:
- 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 |
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| Full course fees | $2539.70 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen | $295.91 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ | $295.91 |
| SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above | $295.91 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 | $761.91 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ | $761.91 |