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Introduction To Cybersecurity
Strengthen your skillset with the universal discipline of cybersecurity, enhancing career resilience while safeguarding yourself and those around you.
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Course Fee
Full Course Fees
SG Citizen (aged 21-39) or PR
SG Citizen (aged 40 & above)
Full Fees
$19,500
$19,500
$19,500
SkillsFuture Funding
-
$13,650 (70% Subsidy)
$17,550 (90% Subsidy)
Total Nett Fee
$19,500
$5,850
$1,950
GST (9%)
$1,755
$526.5
$526.5
Total Fee Payable
$21,255
$6,376.50
$2,476.50
Additional Funding: SkillsFuture Credits (up to $500), UTAP ($200-$500) & PSEA can be used to pay for course fees after subsidy
Learning Outcomes:
Foundational Knowledge
- Understand key networking and cybersecurity principles, including IP addressing, DNS, and the OSI model.
- Explain the fundamentals of basic network protocols, remote access, and network anonymity.
- Recognize common cyber attack methods and steganography techniques.
Practical Skills
- Use industry-standard tools such as Wireshark and Command Prompt to monitor network traffic, detect threats, and troubleshoot issues.
- Apply OSINT techniques to gather and analyze open-source intelligence effectively.
- Validate data integrity using hash encoding to make informed security decisions.
Critical Competencies
- Develop a structured approach to identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating risks.
- Build digital resilience by strengthening personal and professional security awareness.
- Confidently showcase cybersecurity projects and skills through a personal GitHub portfolio.
Course Syllabus:
Chapter 01
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Fundamental Concepts
- Basic Networking
- Remote Access
- Steganography
- Hash Encodings
Intro to Cybersecurity
- OSI Model
- Anonimity on the Network
- Basic Cyber Attacks
- Basic Network protocols
Chapter 02
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- Become familiar with different attack scenarios
Chapter 03
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- Become familiar with different attack scenarios
Chapter 04
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- Become familiar with different attack scenarios
Chapter 05
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- Become familiar with different attack scenarios
Training Schedule:
9th & 16th May (9am - 6pm), - 23rd May (9am - 1pm)
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Training Methodology:
Apprenticeship-Based Training
- Learn through live demonstrations on virtual machines
- Minimal slides - trainers explain by showing real tools in action
- Connect theory to hands-on practice for deeper understanding
- Build confidence by seeing how cybersecurity concepts apply in real situations
Practice Labs
- Reinforce learning with repeated hands-on lab sessions
- Practice with guided questions that link related topics
- Solve challenge-based exercises to strengthen problem-solving skills
- Encourage deeper thinking and active exploration
Assessment & Project
- Apply knowledge in real-world simulations and assessments
- Understand how cyber attacks happen and how to defend against them
- Explore a range of attack scenarios to build situational awareness
- Equip yourself with tools to navigate and secure digital environments
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- Become familiar with different attack scenarios
FAQs:
Do I need to have any programming knowledge to join the course?
- No prior programming or coding knowledge is needed for the "Introduction To Cybersecurity" module
Are there grants available?
- Eligible candidates will receive between 70%-90% in SkillsFuture Subsidies.
- All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit to further offset course fees.
- UTAP & PSEA funds can also be used.
I don't have any IT or Tech background, can I take this course?
- Yes, this course is designed for individuals with or without IT background to learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity.
I'm working in IT but not in a security role. Will this help me?
- Yes. It’s suitable for IT professionals looking to build foundational cybersecurity knowledge that applies to support, infrastructure, or network roles.
Can I get a cybersecurity job after this course?
- No. This is a short 25-hour course that teaches the basics and fundamentals of cybersecurity. For individuals interested in a career switch, please check out the Cybersecurity Career Kickstart+ instead.
What are the computer specifications I need for the course?
An Intel-based Windows or MacBook Pro laptop with the following specs:
- 6-core CPU
- x64-compatible 2.0 GHz CPU minimum or higher
- Intel i5 Gen 7 and up
- 16 GB RAM minimum
- 512 GB available hard-drive space
- Able to Support Hypervisor
- Laptop or stationary computer workstation. (Tablets / Surface Pro not suitable)
- Internet bandwidth - minimum base connection speed of 10 Mbps down/up is required.
What certifications do I get from the course?
- 1x Skills-Based Modular Certificate (SBMC) from Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- 1x Certificate of Completion from Centre For Cybersecurity Institute
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- Become familiar with different attack scenarios
Quick Info
Programme Fee
$1,500 (before subsidy)
Duration
25 hours
Schedule
9th & 16th May (9am - 6pm), - 23rd May (9am - 1pm)
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
1:30
Delivery Mode
Online
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