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Advanced IT Security and Cybersecurity

Learn to Protect, Detect, and Defend with Cybersecurity Expertise

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*Eligible for Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus Holders

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Overview of Course

Cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated and frequent, posing significant threats to organisations and individuals alike, making cybersecurity knowledge more critical than ever before.

This Advanced IT Security and Cybersecurity course is designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in protecting digital assets and infrastructure. Over five comprehensive learning units, this programme will dive into topics including advanced threat detection, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking, and the latest cybersecurity frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK. 

Throughout this course, you will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and techniques used to combat sophisticated cyber threats. This course emphasises on real-world applications, offering simulations and case studies from various industries to ensure that you are well-prepared to tackle current and emerging security challenges.

By the end of the training, you will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to implement robust security measures, conduct thorough security assessments, and lead effective cybersecurity strategies within your organisations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, trainees should be able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge to:

  • Analyse both the basic elements and broader aspects of information security and cybersecurity.
  • Analyse security control, access control, authentication methods and factors to identify and assess their effectiveness.
  • Discuss key frameworks employed in security, analyse security policies, regulations, standards, and applicable legislation to ensure compliance and robust protection measures.
  • Analyse the enterprise security architecture.
  • Analyse the virtualisation and cloud security.
  • Analyse various threat vectors and the corresponding intelligence and research sources to differentiate and understand their implications.
  • Analyse various security concerns associated with vulnerabilities.
  • Evaluate the types of attacks associated with social engineering.
  • Analyse and contrast the different types of potential indicators to determine the type of attack methods.
  • Investigate threat hunting practices and vulnerability scans to comprehensively analyse their details and implications.
  • Analyse and examine penetrating testing concepts.
  • Describe essential terminology, ethical hacking principles, and hacker classifications to understand the ethical hacking landscape.
  • Examine the five stages of ethical hacking and the terminology of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
Who Should Attend

This Advanced IT Security and Cybersecurity course is ideal for IT security professionals, network and system administrators, cybersecurity analysts, IT managers, ethical hackers, compliance officers, risk management professionals, software developers, consultants, and anyone with a keen interest in cybersecurity. It is tailored for those seeking to enhance their skills in protecting digital assets and infrastructure, implementing robust security measures, and leading effective cybersecurity strategies within their organisations.

Prerequisites

To enrol in this course, you should possess the following:

  • Advanced Certificate in IT Infrastructure and Operations; OR
  • Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years’ work experience in IT infrastructure and operation); OR
  • Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Instructional Methods
  • Lectures: Traditional lectures are an essential component of the course, where the trainer/facilitator presents the core concepts, theories, and principles of information technology. Visual aids such as slides, diagrams, and examples may be used to enhance understanding.
  • Interactive Discussions: Organise interactive class discussions to encourage participation. This allows you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage in debates related to IT topics.
  • Hands-on Labs: Practical hands-on sessions provide you with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. These labs can involve computer hardware assembly, software installation, programming exercises, or working with various IT tools and applications.
Certification

Upon successful completion of the Advanced IT Security and Cybersecurity course assessment, participants who have attended at least 75% of the course will receive a Certificate of Achievement by @ASK Training.

Course Curriculum

Cybersecurity Concepts
  • Overview of Cybersecurity
  • Overview of Security Control and Access Control
  • Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards
Architecture and Design
  • Overview of Enterprise Security Architecture
  • Overview of Virtualization and Cloud Security
  • Overview of Secure application development, deployment and Automation
Threats, Attack and Vector
  • Identifying different Threat Actors, Vectors and Intelligence Sources
  • Identifying types of Vulnerabilities and Threats
Cybersecurity Attack Indicators
  • Identifying Different Social Engineering Techniques
  • Identifying and Analyse the Different Attack Indicators
Security Assessment and Penetration Testing
  • Identifying Security Assessment Methodologies and Tools
  • Overview of Ethical Hacking Tools and Methodologies

Fees and Subsidies

Introduction to Information Technology (IT) Course - Up to 90% SkillsFuture Singapore Funding Diagram

*Eligible for Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus Holders

Course Fee:
S$1,900 (exclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$241.30 (inclusive of 9% GST) after 90% SSG Subsidies

Learners  
Singaporean Citizens ≥ 40 years old S$241.30 (after SSG 90% Funding)

SkillsFuture Credits can be used on top of existing subsidies
Singaporean Citizens, PRs or LTVP+ Holders ≥ 21 years old

S$621.30 (after SSG 70% Funding)

For Singapore Citizens learners aged ≥ 25 years old SkillsFuture Credits can be used on top of existing subsidies.

For Singapore Citizens aged 21-31 Post Secondary Education Account Funds can be used.

Learners SMEs Non-SMEs
Singaporean Citizens ≥ 40 years old S$241.30 (after SSG 90% Funding)
Singaporean Citizens, PRs or LTVP+ Holders ≥ 21 years old S$241.30 (after SSG 90% Funding) S$621.30 (after SSG 70% Funding)

All prices are inclusive of 9% GST.

Course Schedule

8 Jurong Town Hall Road #27-01 S(609434)

Course Duration:
5 Days (9am - 6pm)

Course Schedule:

03-04, 07-09 Oct (Weekdays)
16-20 Dec (Weekdays)

(Click on the course dates above to register online)

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Advanced IT Security and Cybersecurity Course

Learn to Protect, Detect, and Defend with Cybersecurity Expertise

Course Duration:
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5 Days (8.30am – 6.30pm)

Course Fee Details:
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S$1900 (excluding 9% GST)

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SkillsFuture Credits & PSEA Claimable

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From S$241.30 (inclusive of 9% GST) after 90% SSG Subsidies

Course Code: TPG-2024046015

Up to 90%
SkillsFuture Subsidy

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