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Introduction
Today’s interconnected world makes everyone more susceptible to cyber-attacks. Continuous learning and skill enhancement in cybersecurity has become essentials for every profession as cyber-attacks continue to evolve in complexity and has grown exponentially. While a strong cybersecurity system will promote trust and retain customers. Understanding cybersecurity concepts and principles will help professionals strengthen their business security and protect digital assets.
This course is designed to equip learners with essential knowledge and skills required to navigate the intricate landscape of cybersecurity and modern digital world. The course covers a broad spectrum of cybersecurity topics ranging from cybersecurity concepts and principles, to understanding various cyber threats and attacks, as well as effective security defence and mitigation strategies.
This course is ideal for (1) IT professionals and senior executives who are new to the field of cybersecurity and is interested to move into senior management roles in cybersecurity such as information security manager, cybersecurity consultant, and chief information security officer (CISO); or (2) experienced professionals who seek to refresh their knowledge with the intention to advance in cybersecurity specialization roles such as security architect, network defender, ethical hacker, or forensic investigator.
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
and Digital Trust
- FlexiMasters in Cybersecurity and
Digital Trust
Learners are encouraged to complete the following core courses before enrolling in the remaining courses:
- Foundations of Cybersecurity (1 AU)
- Basic Cybersecurity Risk Management (1 AU)
- Intermediate Cybersecurity Risk Management (1 AU)
This course aims to equip learners with fundamental concepts, principles, and technologies of cybersecurity. Learners will be introduced common cyber threats and attacks, security defense mechanisms and learn to recognize security features and identify vulnerabilities in computing systems. Learners will also learn broader overview of legal and ethical issue in cyber world.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Recognise cybersecurity concepts, terminologies, and principles.
- Describe various types of cyber threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.
- Explain common defense and mitigation strategies.
- Identify key agencies and regulatory bodies in cybersecurity
- Discuss legal and ethical issue related to cybersecurity
This programme is suitable for participants working/ intending to work in the cybersecurity industry. Prior knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) modules will be an advantage.
Learners are encouraged to complete the following core courses before enrolling in the remaining courses:
- Foundations of Cybersecurity (1 AU)
- Basic Cybersecurity Risk Management (1 AU)
- Intermediate Cybersecurity Risk Management (1 AU)
Standard Course Fee: S$2,180
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$2,000.00 | S$654.00 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$254.00 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
Ong Chin Ann
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| Foundations of Cybersecurity | 1 |
| Basic Cybersecurity Risk Management | 1 |
| Intermediate Cybersecurity Risk Management | 1 |
| Payment Flows | 1 |
| Cyber Fraud Loss Cycle | 1 |
| Mastercard Cybersecurity Tools | 1 |
| Cybercriminal Profiling | 1 |
| Enterprise Cyber Risk Management | 1 |
| Insider Threat | 1 |
| Corporate Security Structure | 1 |
| Public-Private Sector Partnerships | 1 |
| Intelligence Life Cycle | 1 |
| Introduction to Cryptography | 1 |
| Hardware Trojan Threats and Countermeasures | 1 |
| Hardware Security and Design for Trust | 1 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Digital Trust (total 9 AUs) and FlexiMasters in Cybersecurity and Digital Trust (15 AUs)
Learners are encouraged to complete the following core courses before enrolling in the remaining courses:
- Foundations of Cybersecurity (1 AU)
- Basic Cybersecurity Risk Management (1 AU)
- Intermediate Cybersecurity Risk Management (1 AU)
