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Introduction To Cybersecurity
Learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity to strengthen your IT skills and expand your knowledge.
The "Introduction To Cybersecurity" is one of seven modules from the "Cybersecurity Career Kickstart+" programme.
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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 $1,000), UTAP ($200-$500) & PSEA can be used to pay for course fees after subsidy
Learning Outcomes:
1. Cybersecurity & Networking Foundations
- Understand number systems used in cybersecurity tools
- Identify key IP addresses and their roles in a network
- Learn how DNS, DHCP, and FTP support connectivity
- Use the OSI model to pinpoint network issues quickly
2. Real-World Network Monitoring
- Use Wireshark to monitor and inspect live network traffic
- Spot unusual activity and performance bottlenecks
- Strengthen your ability to detect early signs of threats
3. OSINT for Cyber Awareness
- Gather useful public data using advanced search techniques
- Evaluate the relevance and reliability of online information
- Apply OSINT skills to support security decisions
4. System Tools & Data Integrity
- Troubleshoot issues using Windows Command Prompt
- Verify file integrity with hash values
- Understand why data validation matters in security
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- Become familiar with different attack scenarios
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:
Week 1
- Basic Networking
- Remote Access
- Steganography
- Hash Encodings
Week 2
- OSI Model
- Anonymity on the Network
- Basic Cyber Attacks
- Basic Network protocols
2 x Weekdays Per Week (7 pm - 11 pm), 1 x Weekend Per Week (1 pm - 5 pm).
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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 $1000 SkillsFuture Credit to further offset course fees.
- UTAP & PSEA funds can also be used.
I'm working in IT but not in a security role. Will this help me?
- Yes. It’s perfect for IT professionals looking to build foundational cybersecurity knowledge that applies to support, infrastructure, or network roles.
Is this course only for people who want to become cybersecurity professionals?
- Not at all. It’s also ideal for anyone in adjacent fields like IT, data, risk, or compliance who want to better understand how to protect digital systems and data.
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?
- One 'Cybersecurity Career Kickstart+' Certificate from Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Seven modular skills certificates from Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- One 'Certificate of Completion in Windows Forensics & Incident Response' from Centre For Cybersecurity Institute
- One "GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)" Examination Voucher (T&C Applies)
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- Become familiar with different attack scenarios
Quick Info
Programme Fee
$1,500 (before subsidy)
Duration
2 Weeks
Schedule
2 x Weekdays Per Week (7 pm - 11 pm), 1 x Weekend Per Week (1 pm - 5 pm).
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
1:30
Delivery Mode
Online
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